Bay Harbour: March 08, 2017

FREE 

Wednesday MaRCH 8 2017 379 7100 

Bay Harbour 

News 

Proudly locally owned and 

published by Star Media 

Black 

Billed Gull 

Deb Beesley 

Your local hills and 

Bayside specialist. 

You’ll be sold! 

M: 027 280 8837 

E: deb.beesley 

@harcourts.co.nz 

LICENSED SALES 

CONSULTANT REAA 2008 

GRENADIER 

Brookhaven, Heathcote, Ferrymead ,Redcliffs, Mt. Pleasant, Sumner, Lyttelton, Diamond Harbour, Governors Bay, Akaroa 

10-wicket haul for groundsman 

Police to 

discuss 

crime 

concerns 

• By Gordon Findlater 

LAST WEEK Sumner’s Brendon 

Wellington could only dream 

of a 10-wicket haul, it’s now a 

reality after doing it in a single 

afternoon. 

Wellington, 36, was the star of 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

the show at St Leonards Square 

on Saturday. 

Playing New Brighton in a 

two-day match in the Metro senior 

A competition, Wellington 

finished day one with figures of 

7-30 in the first innings and 3-28 

in the second innings to complete 

a great day at the office. 

The left-arm bowler could call 

it the office as well seeing as he is 

the groundsman for the pitch at 

Sumner’s home ground. 

“It helps knowing where the 

juicy parts in the pitch are,” said 

Wellington. •Turn to page 6 

• By Gabrielle Stuart 

LYTTELTON police have 

responded to community 

concerns about their response 

to crime. 

Sergeant Dave Knowles has 

organised a community meeting 

next week to address the concerns 

and present new Lyttelton 

crime figures. 

The meeting was organised 

last week – after months of concern 

by residents and articles in 

the Bay Harbour News. 

Last week Bay Harbour 

News reported on a former 

detective, Peter Newsome, who 

complained about the level of 

service. 

Last month it was revealed 

a community survey of about 

100 Lyttelton residents found 

two-thirds believed the police 

response to crime was inadequate. 

Sergeant Knowles said he 

wanted to be open with the 

community, and answer any 

questions they had. 

He was invited by the Bay 

Harbour News to sit down to 

discuss the latest crime figures, 

but he said he would rather 

present them to the whole community 

at the meeting. 

The meeting will be held at 

6pm on March 16 at the Lyttelton 

Primary School hall on Oxford 

St. 

“We want a chance to supply 

statistics that are factual, and 

that way you’ll immediately see 

that some people’s perception of 

it is incorrect,” he said. 

Canterbury area prevention 

manager Acting Inspector 

Paul Reeves and Lyttelton Senior 

Sergeant Stephen McDaniel 

also planned to be at the meeting 

to help answer questions, he 

said. 

•Former cop positive, p4 

20 Hours Free for 3 & 4 yrs old 

Three age specific rooms plus 

School prep Teaching room 

For full information please visit our website 

www.hvp.co.nz 

Come in for a visit and 

experience the difference 

Reinvent your lifestyle and catch the 

rising tide of seaside property values 

107 & 109 Main Road, Redcliffs 

Agent Onsite 

Thursday and 

Sunday 

11-11.30am 

Ph 03 384 9249 

108 Port hills Rd, heathcote Valley 

Lyttelton 

Tunnel 

Ferrymead 

Heritage Park 

Port Hills Rd 

Tunnel Rd 

We are 

here 

Bridle Path Rd 

Martindales Rd 

Mark Gardner 

021 633 669 

mark.gardner@raywhite.com 

Eddie Spry 

021 156 5884 

eddie.spry@raywhite.com 

Prier Manson Real Estate Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

PAGE 2 BAY HARBOUR Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi 

Wednesday March 8 2017 

Inside 

FROM 

THE 

EDITOR’S 

DESK News........................3-5, 9, 10 

FINALLY THE Lyttelton police 

have come out of the trenches and 

communicated with us. 

Yes, Sergeant Dave Knowles has 

contacted Bay Harbour News about 

our ongoing coverage of the community’s 

concern over policing in 

the port and bay areas. 

Police will hold a community 

meeting next Thursday where they 

will present crime figures and answer 

questions from the floor. 

Sergeant Knowles said police 

want a chance to supply statistics 

that are factual, which will show 

some people’s perception is incorrect. 

That’s great news – but my 

question is, why is it only now that 

Lyttelton police are reacting? It is 

because Bay Harbour News and the 

community have been beating the 

drum for months. 

Police must listen to their community 

– not be directed by public 

relations hacks in Wellington. 

– Barry Clarke 

Gearing up for the Governors Bay fete 

NEWS15 

Our People...................6-7 

Local Views................. 12-13 

Schools............................15 

Sport..........................................18 

Travel.................................19 

Events......................................28 

GET IN TOUCH 

General Enquiries Ph 379-7100 

Classified Advertising Ph 379-1100 

The Christchurch Star Company Ltd. PO box 1467 - Christchurch 

starmedia.kiwi 

NEWS 

Noah Graham 

Ph: 021 914 169 

noah.graham@starmedia.kiwi 

ADVERTISING 

Javier Balcazar 

Ph: 982 9308 

javier.balcazar@starmedia.kiwi 

ADVERTISING 

Rob Davison 

Ph: 021 225 8584 

rob.davison@starmedia.kiwi


Latest Christchurch news at www. 

.kiwi 

BAY HARBOUR 

PAGE 3 

News 

Redcliffs tennis stalwart takes 

second award for club work 

• By Gordon Findlater 

DI FRANCE has received her 

second nod in as many months 

for her work on reopening the 

Redcliffs Tennis Club. 

The Redcliffs president was 

named administrator of the year 

at the Nexia New Zealand Canterbury 

Sports Awards at the Air 

Force Museum of New Zealand 

on Friday night. 

“There were nine nominations 

for administrators and they had 

all done some amazing work so 

I find it very humbling,” said 

France. 

“It’s nice to be recognised, 

but for me the reward is seeing 

people out playing tennis, particularly 

all the kids out there 

using the courts – that’s the 

main reward.” 

In January, she was named 

volunteer of the year at Tennis 

New Zealand’s annual awards in 

Auckland. 

Following the February 

2011 earthquake, France was 

instrumental in helping the club 

avoid extinction. She stepped in 

as project manager, applying for 

community grants and overseeing 

the reinstatement of the 

damaged courts. 

When the club reopened 

in May 2013, she was elected 

president. Under her leadership, 

membership has grown from 40 

juniors and 22 seniors to more 

than 130 juniors and 35 affiliated 

senior members. 

This hasn’t been her first stint 

in the role. She served as the 

club’s president during the early 

1980s before becoming inactive 

in the sport for more than 20 

years. 

When rumours of the club’s 

potential closure came to light 

following the earthquake, she 

was prompted into action. 

“I think that was one of the 

things that seemed to have an 

influence, the fact that I hadn’t 

played tennis for 22 years. And 

I went back because I saw that 

SCOOP: Di France was 

named administrator of 

the year at the Nexia New 

Zealand Canterbury Sports 

Awards on Friday night. 

She’s pictured here with 

her husband Roger winning 

volunteer of the year at the 

Tennis New Zealand awards 

in January. 

there was the need to reestablish 

the tennis courts,” said France. 

She continues to be the driving 

force behind the tennis club. 

She established junior tennis 

coaching, first by engaging 

Stu Chalmers as junior coach 

in 2013, then by organising 

Evie Ruegg to take on the head 

coaching role. 

The club is currently holding 

its junior championships, 

which finish this weekend, and 

it will be followed by the senior 

champs in early April. 

France also established social 

senior club tennis on Tuesday 

and Friday mornings, which she 

herself attends. Along with her 

husband, Roger, she under takes 

regular maintenance of the 

courts, clubhouse and hall. 

In Brief 

POOL TABLE AUCTION 

The owner of the British Hotel was 

surprised how much its 50-yearold 

pool table sold for on Friday. 

The table was auctioned off for 

more than $4000 to raise money 

to help restore the hotel to its 

former glory days. Owner Rebecca 

Lovell-Smith was “really pleased” 

the pool table went to a Lyttelton 

resident who saw sentimental 

value in the item. “The pool table 

got a great price, it will pay a few 

outstanding invoices,” she said. 

FIRE BAN REMINDER 

Little River Volunteer Fire Brigade 

chief fire officer David Irving 

reminds residents that there is a 

fire ban in the area and people 

need to be wary about potential 

fire hazards. He said long grass 

around buildings and sheds can be 

a concern as people often forget to 

tend to it. “People need to be very, 

very diligent,” he said. 

TOURIST CAR CRASH 

An American tourist was taken to 

hospital with bruises after a headon 

crash on Wainui Main Rd on 

Sunday morning. Senior Constable 

Tim Johnson said the woman 

was driving on the wrong side of 

the road when she collided with 

the car, but was lucky they were 

both travelling at a low speed. “If it 

had been a 100km/h area, it would 

have been a lot worse,” he said. 

Living with Atrial Fibrillation? 

You Are Not Alone 

The Heart Foundation invites you to an information session to 

discuss living with Atrial Fibrillation (AF). 

Following a short presentation about AF and medicines that are 

used to treat this condition, this informal session will open up 

to those wanting to share their experiences or to ask questions. 

Whanau are more than welcome. 

When: Tuesday 14 March at 10.30am 

OR Thursday 23 March at 5pm 

Healthy snacks will be served at this FREE event 

Where: Heart Foundation Office, Unit 5, 357 Madras Street 

Register: RSVP to Emma or Jenny on 03 366 2112 

Email emmag@heartfoundation.org.nz 

DUSTY GREYS & MOODY HUES NEW SEASON AURA 

NEW AUTUMN HOURS 

homestore + ten27 eatery 

curtains + blinds + cushions + wallpaper + fabric + furniture + bedlinen + homewares + gifts 

1027 Ferry Road + www.casualandcountry.co.nz + 03. 384 4880 + Email. store@casualandcountry.co.nz 

MON-WED 

THURS-FRI 

SATURDAY 

SUNDAY 

6.30AM-5.30PM 

6.30AM-LATE 

8AM-LATE 

8AM-5.30PM 

ten27BAR 

COFFEE EATERY 

03. 595 2428 www.ten27.co.nz 1027 Ferry Road



News 

Former cop more positive after meeting 

• By Noah Graham 

A FORMER detective who 

complained about the Lyttelton 

police is now feeling more 

positive after a meeting with a 

senior Canterbury officer. 

Peter Newsome, who lives in 

port, met with Acting Inspector 

Paul Reeves last week to discuss 

an official complaint he made 

to the Minister of Police Paula 

Bennett. 

Mr Newsome laid the 

complaint in January after he felt 

two of his requests for help were 

“fobbed off” by local police. 

He was also concerned about 

the lack of local police on 

duty at the weekends and after 

hours. 

Mr Newsome’s complaint 

comes alongside growing 

discontent in Lyttelton about the 

police coverage there. 

Mr Newsome told Bay 

Harbour News yesterday that 

he was listened to and was told 

Lyttelton police will work with 

the community going forward. 

“I’m happy with it because it 

will help address some of the 

issues at the Lyttelton police 

station and it will start a wider 

debate with the community over 

what police are doing.” 

Mr Newsome’s complaint 

comes as two residents, Candice 

Milner and Paul Dietche, put 

together an online survey of 

about 100 residents concerned 

about policing. Sixty-six per 

cent believed the police response 

to crime in the area was 

inadequate. 

But, Mr Newsome said his 

formal complaint was not 

completely resolved. 

Mr Newsome said Acting 

Inspector Reeves addressed his 

requests for help specifically 

and explained the prioritisation 

policy the police use when 

dealing with incidents, which 

PROGRESS: Former detective and Lyttelton resident, Peter 

Newsome, met with Canterbury area prevention manager, 

Acting Inspector Paul Reeves, to discuss his official complaint to 

the Minister of Police Paula Bennett. 

helped him understand and 

agree one of his requests for help 

was low on the list. 

However, Mr Newsome 

believed police did not have 

enough resources. 

Overall, Mr Newsome said 

the talk was successful and 

thinks there will be more 

communication between 

the Lyttelton community and 

police. 

“I just think we have started a 

process and there is a dialogue 

in place between police and the 

community.” 

yellow plywood 

Vanity Range 

20% Off 

Freestanding Baths 

15-20% Off 

new range of Tapware 

and accessories instore 

NEW LOCATION 

13b Parkhouse Rd, CHRISTCHURCH 

End of Line and Display Vanities up to 50% OFF 

Open 7 Days 

Mon - Fri 9.00 - 5.30, Sat 9.30 - 4.00, Sun 10.00 - 3.00 

0800 MILLEN | www.millen.co.nz | 03 348 8678 

NOW OPEN 

Fashion Labels 

Outlet Store 

Sorelli 

Fashion Labels Outlet 

Unit 4, Archerfield Business Park 

Senior Place, Bromley, Christchurch 

PHONE 389 2338 email: sorelli@vodafone.co.nz 

HOURS: 

Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5pm 

Sat 10am - 3pm



.kiwi 

BAY HARBOUR 

PAGE 5 

Hope for Sumner skate park 

THE BALL is starting to roll for a 

new permanent site for a Sumner 

skate park. 

The skate park was closed down 

on Wakefield Ave last month 

after it did not pass city council 

sound level tests. 

But the Linwood-Central- 

Heathcote Community Board has 

now decided to find a permanent 

skate park in the area with a full 

site selection process and a bid 

for funding in the city council’s 

Long Term Plan – which governs 

spending between 2018-2028. 

Sumner Green and Skate 

spokeswoman Kimberly Mossman 

said she was delighted by 

the response from the board and 

thought it was “absolutely brilliant”. 

Previously 

United Travel 

However, Mrs Mossman said 

the group really hoped for a good 

partnership with city council and 

although they need to find a skate 

park site, she hoped they would 

provide what the community 

really wants – a combined green 

and skate park. 

Firefighters hit the streets 

for cancer charity 

DONATING: Firefighters from the Lyttelton Volunteer 

Fire Brigade spent Saturday in their uniforms as they 

collected more than $3000 of donations for Leukemia 

& Blood Cancer New Zealand as part of the Sky Tower 

Stair Challenge in May. Chief fire officer Mark Buckley 

said Saturday’s collection was one of several they are 

doing over the next two months. He said they aim to 

have raised $15,000 for the event. 

FINAL SKATE: 

Charlie Hatley, 

7, enjoyed the 

old Sumner 

skate ramp one 

last time at its 

farewell last 

month. 

“The only way to get a good 

outcome is to get the community’s 

voice heard.” 

She said the Green and Skate 

group know 26 Nayland St is the 

best choice for a skate park and 

understands city council have 

to go through long processes to 

purchase the land from LINZ. 

However, she said there also 

needs to be continued and open 

consultation from city council 

to the community so it can try 

to gain from 20 through to 26 

Nayland St for a village green and 

skate area. 

Mrs Mossman said it has been 

a frustrating and long process but 

if city council “talks the talk”, the 

future for the skate park is promising. 

She said the children are 

really missing their skate ramp 

and have been travelling out of 

Sumner and into the city to fill 

their skating craving. 

Community Board member 

Sara Templeton said there has 

been demand for a skate park in 

the Bays area for many years. 

In Brief 

BONFIRE CALLOUT 

Firefighters attended a small 

bonfire on Sumner Beach 

on Saturday night. Sumner 

Volunteer Fire Brigade deputy 

chief fire officer Darren 

Wright said they were called 

out to the bonfire, which 

could have easily spread. 

He said conditions are still 

extremely dry and people 

need to take care. 

HEADSTONE REPAIRS 

The Banks Peninsula 

Community Board is asking 

for advice on whether 

a building consent is 

required to fix headstones 

in city council cemeteries. 

Chairwoman Christine 

Wilson said the question was 

raised by a board member. 

She said a lot of headstones 

throughout Christchurch 

were damaged in the 2011 

earthquakes, including 

some in Lyttelton. She 

said although the repair of 

headstones is usually left up 

to the families, some may not 

be around to care for them 

anymore. While repairing 

the headstones is not an 

immediate issue, the board 

wants to have the information 

ready so it is prepared for 

when something is done 

about them, she said. 

Hawaiion Sale 

Honolulu 

Return Economy Flight 

$969 * 

from 

per person airfare only 

Hawaiian 

Islands 

$1075 * 

from 

per person airfare only 

Return Economy Flight 

Island Hop 

Cruise 

$2739 * 

from 

per person twin share 

Cruise only 

7 nights roundtrip Honolulu 

4 nights 2 nights 

$359 * $229 * 

from 

from 



Departs 

every 

Saturday 

Image: Hawaii Tourism Authority / Tor Johnson 

03 384 2700 

You Travel Ferrymead 

960 Ferry Road 

youtravel.co.nz 

melissa@youferrymead.co.nz 

*Terms & conditions apply. Valid for sales until 15 March 2017, unless withdrawn or sold out earlier. Prices are per person in New Zealand dollars. Airfares: Based on return Hawaiian Airlines Economy Class airfares from Auckland on Hawaiian Airlines operated services only & include all relevant fuel, airport & government taxes. Valid for travel commenced: 13 March - 10 April, 20 April - 26 June, 13 July - 14 September, 14 October - 14 December 2017. Maximum stay of 12 months applies. Refunds are not permitted before/ after departure. 

One stopover permitted free of charge in each direction in Honolulu, plus two additional in Hawaii for NZD$100 each. Blackout date, seasonal & day of week surcharges may apply. Capacity limitations apply & may not be available on all services. Accommodation: Based on twin share accommodation over selected dates. Blackout date & seasonal surcharges may apply depending on date of travel & over peak holiday periods. Full conditions apply. Cruise: Valid on new bookings based on twin share cruise only & include taxes, port, 

handling & government fees (which are subject to change) & not combinable with any other offers. Airfares, hotels & transfers are additional. Price based on 26 Aug 2017 departure in an Obstructive Oceanview stateroom (Cat. OK) onboard Pride of America. Other stateroom categories may be available at a surcharge. Prices are based on the best available cruise fare, inclusive of all discounts. All offers are capacity controlled & may not be available on all departure dates & stateroom categories. Higher fares may apply to other dates 

& categories listed. Cruise deposit & final payment conditions apply. A non-refundable cruise deposit of $750pp is due within 3 days of booking. Main meals included at select restaurants only. Due to the popularity of cruising, fares detailed cannot be guaranteed, they are subject to change or withdrawal at any time without notice up until full payment is received. Itinerary routings are also subject to change at the discretion of the cruise company. Cruise lines reserve the right to impose a fuel surcharge should oil prices exceed their 

specific threshold per barrel. General Conditions: Prices & offers are correct as at 1 March 2017, subject to availability, currency fluctuation & may be amended or withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices are based on cash, cheque or Eftpos payment only. We welcome ALL major credit cards however a credit card processing fee will apply. Payment & ticketing deadlines apply. Strict amendment & cancellation conditions apply. Children & Infant pricing may be available on request. Travel agent services fees may apply. Whilst every 

care is taken to accurately present the information & pricing we reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions. Further terms & conditions apply. Please refer to your YOU Travel specialist for further details.



Our People 

Not out after 16 years playing 

Club captain Dan Vann has played for Sumner Cricket for 16 years. His love 

for cricket has taken him all over the world and helped define his career as 

a junior representative coach and Chisnallwood’s PE teacher. Noah Graham 

spoke to him about his time in the game 

A CAPTAIN’S KNOCK: Chisnallwood Intermediate School PE 

teacher, Sumner Cricket Club captain and coach Dan Vann 

spends most of his days talking and teaching cricket. 


What drew you into cricket? 

It’s been in my family, my 

grandfather used to be the 

president of Otago cricket 

and he was also an umpire, 

and then my dad played from 

there. Obviously, my brother 

and I started playing and just 

continued on through. I enjoy 

it, it’s my passion and my job 

as well. In my holidays and 

after school I do a bit of cricket 

coaching. It’s working on a lot of 

mental training. 

How does coaching compare 

to playing? 

I enjoy it. I still like playing. 

I’ve always helped people get 

better at things. Coaching just 

came as part of that. I actually 

got into teaching through 

coaching. I did a bit of cricket 

coaching when I was younger 

and people just said I’d make a 

good primary school teacher. 

That’s what made me go to 

Teacher’s College and I followed 

it from there. 

When did you start 

playing? 

I started in early primary 

school and then backyard 

cricket at home with my younger 

brother. We used to play against 

each other a lot. We used to live 

on a farm so we had a few mates 

from the area come along and 

play a bit of backyard cricket. 

Then we moved into the city 

when I was a bit older. I actually 

played at Sumner because I went 

to Linwood College and it’s not 

a very good cricket school. My 

friend’s dad was the president – 

Ray Steel – so I started playing at 

the Sumner Cricket Club when I 

was 15 or 16. I’ve played here for 

about 16 years. 

What was it like playing for 

Sumner when you started? 

When I first started I did okay. 

It was good coming to Sumner 

because the club had a very 

strong senior team. I used to 

play with the second team but I 

would train with the first team. 

So we had a lot of ex-Canterbury 

players who would help coach 

us. I worked my way up into 

the senior team when I was 18 

and then there were about two 

years when I was known as 

the ‘specialist’ fielder because 

that’s all I did. Then a lot of the 

older guys retired so I became 

more of a senior player and then 

eventually I was captain for a 

couple of years and now I’m the 

coach and the club captain. I 

always ran the coaching sessions 

and have helped the juniors and 

stuff like that. 

What’s the best part of 

playing cricket? 

It’s probably the camaraderie 

of playing with your mates. 

Cricket’s a game where you 

spend half the time sitting and 

not playing. If you don’t enjoy 

the guys you’re hanging out with 

then you’re not going to enjoy the 

cricket. We’re lucky we’ve always 

had a good team. 

What is the memory that 

sticks out to you the most? 

Since I’ve been at the club 

we’ve won about six or seven 

titles. When we won them about 

10 years ago I was an up-andcomer 

and didn’t contribute as 

much in terms of the game. In 

more recent years it’s been a bit 

more rewarding because of the 

responsibility myself and the 

other senior players have to 

bare. 

Effort with ball puts team in dominant 

ON A ROLL: 

Sumner 

groundsman 

Brendon 

Wellington 

rolled the 

wicket at St 

Leonards 

Square 

before 

rolling 

the New 

Brighton 

batting lineup. 

•From page 1 

His effort has left Sumner in a 

dominant position going into the 

second day on Saturday. 

New Brighton finished day one 

on 88/4 in their second innings, still 

55 runs behind Sumner who will be 

eyeing up a rare innings victory. 

The conditions certainly didn’t 

hamper the Sumner batting effort. 

Put into bat they managed a first innings 

total of 294/8 before the match 

became the Wellington show. 

The groundsman come strike 

bowler single handily ripped 

through New Brighton’s top order. 

Wicketkeeper batsman Tom 

McDonald was the only player to 

put up a fight launching 95 from 

53 balls before he was inevitably 

dismissed by Wellington as New 

Brighton fell for 151 all out in the 

23rd over. 

Sumner asked New Brighton to 

follow-on and Wellington’s form 

continued as he picked up three 

for 28 to end the day with 10-58. 

“It was a good feeling to get 

there. I’ve had a few five wicket 

bags but finally have the 10-wicket 

match after 20 years of trying,” 

said Wellington. 

“I did some pretty good celebratory 

moves . . . I even pulled out a 

special celebration, the chainsaw.” 

He credits his success to “old age 

and experience.” 

Through four games in the twoday 

competition Wellington had 

taken 17 wickets at an average of 

16.23 and strike rate of 28.24. 

Sumner Club captain Dan 

Vann said Wellington had done 

exceptionally well as the pitch was 

a batsman’s wicket. 

FLooring 

SHOWROOM 3/954 FeRRy ROad | CHRiStCHuRCH | tel 03 943 2001 | WWW.gReenFlOORing.CO.nz 

IMPRESSIVE 

Wet Area Warrantied 

Laminate Flooring 

Our price just $81m 2 

Including GST 

& Underlay 

Trading hours: 

Tuesday to Thursday 8:30am to 5:30pm, 

Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, Saturday 9:30am 

to 1:00pm, Sunday & Monday closed.



.kiwi 

BAY HARBOUR 

PAGE 7 

cricket for Sumner 

What’s the highest you have 

ever scored? 

Last year I got 141. The last 

couple of years I have been 

batting at seven because our 

team has got a good batting 

order. Between me and a couple 

of other guys we would come in 

and have a tee-off at the end. In 

this particular game we were five 

wickets down for eight runs and 

one of the young guys I coached 

got 87 and I got 141. He got out 

just before I did. So we probably 

put on 230-run partnership and 

we ended up winning by an 

innings. 

Do you have any 

superstitions? 

A lot of cricketers are 

superstitious but I’m not really 

that crazy. I always do the things 

that we always do. I walk through 

the gate when you go to bat. I 

always mark my centre wicket 

after I hit the boundary. But 

that’s more of a routine to keep 

me focused. 

Who is the team to beat? 

At the moment Heathcote is 

our biggest rival. They’re the top 

club at the moment. They’re just 

one of the better teams to play. 

If you beat them you have had a 

good day. 

How long have you been a 

teacher for and what schools 

have you worked at? 

I’ve been a teacher at 

Chisnallwood for nine years. I 

took a sabbatical in 2012 and was 

a player and coach in England. I 

went to Hertfordshire and played 

for a club called Broxbourne. I 

just did relief teaching and PE 

teaching over there. It was quite 

casual work and it allowed me 

ON STRIKE: 

Vann in 

a familiar 

environment, 

batting on the 

St Leonards 

Square wicket 

in Sumner. 

to still coach four or five times a 

week. 

How did teaching differ in 

England? 

Teaching PE in England I 

found the kids were far less into 

other sports. They loved football 

but if it wasn’t football they 

weren’t too keen. I think the 

schools were very strict on the 

way you did things. You didn’t 

have freedom as a relief teacher. 

Did not have the Kiwi “she’ll be 

right mate” attitude. 

So other than cricket, what 

else do you like to do? 

Just any outdoors sports stuff 

really. I do a bit of snowboarding, 

golf, I used to play rugby for 

Sumner as well. I play a bit of 

indoor cricket in the winter. 

Mountain biking. Just anything 

outdoors, really. I’m pretty busy 

with teaching, coaching and still 

trying to play cricket as well. It’s 

pretty busy. 

Could you tell me a bit about 

your family? 

Just my wife Michelle, and 

our dog, Duke. Duke is a bit of a 

mixture. He’s a bit too intelligent 

for his own good. He’s quite 

a good escape artist but he’s 

calmed down in the past few 

years. He’s had a few surgeries. 

He’s not old, just slowing down a 

little bit. He is quite well behaved 

when we’re home. He likes to be 

around people and doesn’t like to 

be left alone so he’ll take himself 

for a walk. My brother and his 

wife and two kids. He’s two years 

younger than me. We’re a pretty 

small family. 

position 

He said they were scheduled to play 

at Rawhiti but there were problems 

with the New Brighton pitch and 

the game was moved to their home 

ground. Sumner are currently fourth 

in the two-day competition with one 

round remaining following Saturday’s 

final day in the penultimate round. 

The team took out the one-day competition 

earlier in the summer and 

although they are out of the race for 

the two-day competition they can still 

win the overall points tally, which 

takes results from both formats. 

•Additional reporting Noah Graham 

EFFORT BALL: 

Wellington credits 

“old age and 

experience” as to 

how he claimed 

10 for 58 in one 

afternoon against 

New Brighton, his 

best figures after 

20 years of cricket. 

Quiz Nights 

are back! 

Join us every second Wednesday, 

for our “World Famous in Sumner” 

Quiz night. This very informal 

quiz, is a perfect way to enjoy an 

evening with friends whilst flexing 

your brain muscles. Bar tab/dinner 

vouchers to the winners and a 

consolation prize to the least 

successful… 

$20 per team or $5 per person. 

Maximum 5 people per team. 

Kick-off is 7pm 

Call 326 – 6973 

to book your place… 

Tuesday from 5pm, 

buy one meal, get the 

second half price* 

Thursday Burger Nights 

Friday 6 – 8pm, 

2 pizzas for $25* 

The Village Inn 

41B Nayland Street, 

Sumner 

326 – 6973 

Tuesday — Sunday 

Seafood Saturday 

Sunday Sessions, 

Traditional Roast 

Live music 

*T & C apply 

Ferry Good Cleaning 

Ferry Good Service 

Ferry Nice People 

You are ferry welcome to 

call on us at our new home. 

Phone: 03 384 5015 

Kite lane, 1027 Ferry Rd 

Behind Casual & Country 

Kids Koven Low 

rrp$119.95 

OUR PRICE $89.95 

Womens & Mens Gypsum Low 

rrp$299.95 OUR PRICE $199.95 

47c Garlands Road, Woolston 

Phone 389 3431 

www.thefootwearfactory.co.nz



NEW BOOK 

SHIPMENT 

JUST UNLOADED 

1005 Ferry rd 

Ph 384 2063 

while stocks last (see instore for terms and conditions) 

Barry & kerry



.kiwi 

BAY HARBOUR 

PAGE 9 

News 

Tree under threat 


RICHARD JONES says 

chopping down an iconic 

Seamount Tce tree is 

“disappointing’. 

Mr Jones has lived at his 

family home in Mt Pleasant onand-off 

for the past 65 years and 

as an admiring neighbour of the 

gum tree, he is certain the community 

would not be the same 

without it. 

The 90-year-old manna gum 

has been cut piece-by-piece over 

the past few weeks after the 

owner of the property decided 

it was too much to manage, he 

said. 

In response, Mr Jones was one 

of more than 50 Mt Pleasant 

residents who signed a petition 

to show their support for the 

tree in an attempt to change the 

owner’s mind. 

He said the tree deserved to 

be on the hill as it is a part of 

the community’s history and 

although he understood the 

owner’s reasoning, it is a shame 

the owner could not come to 

another solution. 

“They might not know it but 

they will become known as the 

family who chopped down a 

90-year-old tree. 

“Everyone is absolutely disappointed.” 

STILL STANDING: Mt 

Pleasant resident Richard 

Jones says it is disappointing 

a 90-year-old tree is being 

cut down. 


Seamount Tce resident Eddie 

Du Plessis has spent the last 

three weeks rallying support for 

the tree in an attempt to change 

the owner’s mind. 

Mr Du Plessis said he, and 

five other Mt Pleasant residents, 

showed the owner the petition. 

The man listened to their opinions 

but was not going to budge 

on his decision. 

“We wasted our time talking 

to the owner.” 

Mr Du Plessis said the owner 

did not want to deal with the 

effort required to keep the gum 

tree maintained. 

A spokesperson for the city 

council said the tree used to be 

on the Notable and Heritage 

Trees list but was omitted from 

the significant trees list in December 

2015 when city council, 

submitters and the property’s 

owner agreed the tree did not 

warrant protection. 

“Accordingly, the owner is 

free to manage the tree as they 

wish,” the spokesperson said. 

Mt Pleasant Memorial Community 

Centre and Residents 

Association chairman Derek 

McCullough said it was sad for 

the community that the tree 

would be coming down but he 

could see both sides of the issue. 

He said he realised the tree 

was an important part of the 

community but there was also 

parts of the tree that were dangerous. 

Comments from the petition 

to stop the tree being felled 

It’s shape, magnificent stature 

and many moods give us something 

to marvel at on an hourly 

basis as the weather and light 

change. It has been a constant 

companion from which we have 

taken inspiration and strength. It 

represents the beauty and uplifting 

power of nature. It is indeed 

a significant and exceptional tree 

and it does not need to appear on 

any list to provide an immense 

value to many people way beyond 

the boundaries of its substantial 

leaf mass. 

Simply look at it with fresh eyes 

and try to catch a glimpse of what 

we see and feel. 

This tree is beautiful. Please 

keep it. Ninety years old can 

never be replaced in such glory. 

The stunningly beautiful 

manna gum tree would have 

been planted around about the 

same time as our house was built 

and is part of that heritage. We 

have a very large garden full of 

natives and exotic planting and 

the native birds enjoy both. You 

need exotic trees to create that 

diversity and artistry which helps 

us all work though the trials that 

life throws at us. We hope you 

will reconsider this issue and we 

as a community will be there to 

support you in its maintenance. 

I would like to express the 

extreme sense of loss I would 

personally feel if this tree was 

removed. I have observed it in 

all it’s many moods, bathed 

in golden sunlight. Waving its 

branches in wild weather, it is 

magnificent at all times. It is a 

haven for many birds, bees and 

butterflies. A tree of such stature 

cannot possibly be replaced. If its 

beauty and character were taken 

away, I would be profoundly saddened. 

We in the neighbourhood all 

get different views of this majestic 

tree. Each day it is one of our 

first sights as we let the daylight 

into the kitchen. The proposal to 

bring this magnificent, noble tree 

down is much worse than disappointing. 

New Zealand’s newest and oldest city 

BUILDING A NEW CITY WATERFRONT 

Construction starts on a new central city waterfront 

this month – Te Papa Ōtākaro/Avon River Precinct 

– The Promenade. 

It will extend from the Antigua Boatsheds near 

Christchurch Hospital to the Margaret Mahy Family 

Park. Work starts on the intersection Oxford Terrace 

and Lichfield Street this month. The Promenade will 

be finished in mid to late 2018. 

Artist impression showing what The Promenade 

will look like along Oxford Terrace, above the 

Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial. 

The Promenade will vary along its 2.8 kilometres, 

but all areas will include: 

1. An accessible walking route adjacent to 

property boundaries. 

2. Seating near the edge of the river. 

3. A paved pathway for pedestrians near the 

river edge. 

4. A shared space promenade for pedestrians, 

cyclists and vehicles (10kph speed limit). 

5. A flexible occupation zone that can be 

brought to life for outdoor eating and other 

recreational uses. 

6. Tree-lined rain gardens, other landscaping 

and seating. 

Completed section near The Terraces. 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

1 

RESTORING AN OLD FAVOURITE 

Work to restore Victoria Square has started and 

finishes in the first quarter of 2018. 

Many features in the square are either earthquake 

damaged or close to the end of their life. This project 

will restore the square and make it safer and more 

accessible for people. 

Completed section near the Worcester Street Bridge. 

Paving, art, gardens, lighting, and seating will 

make the area accessible to people of all ages and 

abilities. Service vehicles and customers will still 

be able to access businesses, but the speed limit 

will be lowered. 

The much loved Bowker Fountain will be repaired. 

The statues of Captain Cook and Queen Victoria will 

remain, as will the horse watering ramp and floral 

clock. There will be some new features such as art 

works and a new punt stop at the river’s edge. 

There will be no access through Victoria Square 

while work is underway, but access along a pathway 

between Armagh Street and Durham/Kilmore 

Streets (through The Commons) will be available 

for most of this time. 

Artist impression of what the new ‘Tauranga Waka’ 

punt stop will look like. 

The development of the restoration plan was 

overseen by a Community Reference Group 

following a public feedback process carried out in 

collaboration with project partners: Christchurch 

City Council, Matapopore Charitable Trust on behalf 

of the Te Tūnanga o Ngāi Tūāhuriri, and the former 

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority. 

E: info@otakaroltd.co.nz 

P: 03 357 6300 

W: otakaroltd.co.nz



News 

To 

enter the City2Surf go to Pak’NSave, New World, The Athletes Foot, YMCA and online at www.city2surf.co.nz. Entries are $25. 

McCaw takes on City2Surf fun run 

• By Bridget Rutherford 

GEMMA MCCAW has taken 

on the Coast to Coast run, 

endurance races and played 

more than 200 internationals for 

the Black Sticks. 

And, of course, after her much 

publicised recent wedding, she 

and husband, rugby great Richie 

McCaw, kick-started their Central 

Otago honeymoon with a 

20km run. 

But on March 19, she will be 

running for fun and charity in 

The Star City2Surf with Mike 

Pero Real Estate. 

The former Black Sticks star 

and about 25 Aviva staff will run 

and walk the 6km and 14km 

events to raise awareness and 

money for the charity. 

City2Surf has chosen Aviva 

as its benefiting charity for this 

year’s event. Aviva provides family 

violence support. 

Gemma said Aviva, formerly 

known as Christchurch Women’s 

Refuge, was deserving,and 

the City2Surf was a great way to 

help. 

“To have those conversations 

about where people can go for 

help is important for any community.” 

She would not be racing to win 

in the 14km event because, for 

her, it was more about enjoying 

it. Although, she said a minor 

knee injury sustained after taking 

part in the Coast to Coast 

run may “slow her down a little 

bit.” 

Gemma said it will be her first 

time running in the iconic event 

and she welcomed others to join 

her. 

“You won’t regret it. That sense 

of achievement afterwards and 

that community feel is the perfect 

opportunity and a great way 

to spend a Sunday.” 

Aviva marketing and funding 

manager Julie McCloy said the 

City2Surf was part of a 12-week 

wellness challenge staff were 

doing to promote physical wellbeing. 

“For us working in family and 

sexual violence, we want to help 

people achieve well-being.” 

City2Surf event manager 

Vanessa Fleming said they were 

expecting more than 12,000 

people to take part this year. 

“It’s amazing for Aviva to have 

someone like Gemma. She’s 

just an ordinary Kiwi girl supporting 

the charity and raising 

awareness for Aviva, which helps 

families live free of violence.” 

She said the 43rd event was all 

about giving it a go, whether it 

be walking, jogging or running. 

•To donate to the 

cause, visit https:// 

givealittle.co.nz/event/ 

sorefeetforsaferfamilies 

ACTIVE: Gemma McCaw 

will take on The Star 

City2Surf run with Aviva 

staff, including Julie 

McCloy (left), Suzanne 

Ross, Tania Kitto and 

Katie Dixon, who took 

part in last week’s 

City2Surf training run at 

Hagley Park. 

NINa COOk - OpeNINg 

Nina Cook was born in Whakatane in 1967. She was educated in Wanganui and 

then at Christchurch Polytechnic School of Art and Design where she received 

a Bachelor of Design. In 2007 Nina established the studio from which she 

currently works. Nina’s latest exhibition named ‘Opening’ takes place at Little 

River Gallery from March 11th until April 5th. 

Ian Clothier writes about Nina Cook’s new works from the exhibition 

‘Opening’. 

“…Sumptuously indulgent, some of the paintings have sensual cavities 

accompanied by extravagant displays of form and colour that come close to 

gorging the eyes. Words such as colour, spectrum and visual feast apply equally 

to the paintings as they do to the tail of peacocks. Such 

as the collection of thoughts about feathers, colour 

and visual luxury that assemble on reflection of Nina 

Cook’s Opening works.” 

Nina writes about her own work. 

“The narrative/impetus for this series of works is deeply personal. Broadly, it is 

about a cycle of profound hurt to intense release. Opening: to force an opening 

(to breach) through to Opening: to release and truly open up. 

The process is integral and is one of concentrated, open-minded patience, 

requiring me to stay alert to paint (viscosity, brush loading, etc) and 

compositional characteristics in much the same way 

as fully abstract works demand. These cannot 

be rushed, nor the movements/marks allowed 

to become repetitively mechanical. To do so 

would be to undermine the intention of the work. 

The works initially appear highly decorative and 

orderly – feathers mean birds. But on closer inspection, these are not any birds 

you’d recognise. Their physiology is different (wrong? altered?). The colours 

and intensity are emotive, the mark-making intense. These irregularities draw 

you in, encourage observation and contemplation. But ultimately you are 

released to once again to simply enjoy the decorative qualities of these jewels. 

That they are designed to be hung at any angle, allows the image to be 

changed/refreshed at will. This allows the viewer input into the relationship 

each work has with its surroundings. The round paintings are very effective in 

groupings, allowing differences between the works to intensify each other.” 

nina cook 

OPENING 

LITTLE RIVER GALLERY 

www.littlerivergallery.com 

11 MARCH - 5 APRIL 2017 

Main Rd, Little River | 03 325 1944 | art@littlerivergallery.com



.kiwi 

BAY HARBOUR 

PAGE 11 

Persil 

Active Laundry Powder, 4kg 

Active/Sensitive Laundry Powder 

293501 

$ 

17 99 $ 24 99 

Tui 

Garden Waste Bage, Large 

221640 

$ 

9 98 

Karcher 

Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner 

1200w, 20L. Limited stocks. 

300752 

$ 

99 

GO CLEAN 

Garden Broom, 450mm 

914038 

$ 

12 EACH 

Moss and Mold 

2L Hose Pack LOVE YOUR 

215509 

GARDEN? 

Join the Mitre 10 

Garden Club 

Get exclusive benefits, 

$ 

5 

advice and inspiration 

Ratchet X 

Tie Down 

4m x 25mm, 2 pack 

913055 

mitre10.co.nz/gardenclub 

$ 

10 

Tandem Wheelbarrow 

Assembly required 

921016 

$ 

45 

$ 

5 88 

Pacific 

2 Seater Bench Seat 

with Cushion 

288910 

$ 

199 

Felt Coat Hangers,10 pack 

Assorted Colours 

297288 

$ 

7 98 

Slim Armchair 

with Cup Holder 

268775 

EACH 

Number 8 

Car Wash Sponge, 10 pack 

281009 

Black + Decker 

Electric Blower/Vacuum 

2400w, 2 year warranty. Includes 40L 

capacity catchment bag. 

267748 

$ 

99 

Ferrymead 

1005 Ferry Road, Phone: 366 6306 

Opening Hours: Monday–Friday: 7:00am–7pm 

Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: 8:00am–6:00pm 

Offers available at Mitre10 Mega Ferrymead only, until the 15th of March, while stocks last. 

mitre10mega.co.nz 

If you find a lower price on an identical stocked 

product locally we will beat it by 15%. 

find us 

If you find the same product cheaper from another Mitre 10 store or Mitre 10 website we’ll match that price. Excludes trade 

and special quotes, stock liquidations and commercial quantities. The in-store price may be lower than that advertised. 

mitre10.co.nz



Your Local Views 

If in doubt, don’t go out! 

• By Gary Manch, navigational 

safety officer, Lyttelton 

WITH AUTUMN now with 

us a lot of you will be making 

the most of the good weather. 

And so you should! However, 

as you will all know, 

here in New Zealand we can 

experience four seasons in one 

day. It’s really important that 

you check the weather forecast 

before you enjoy your day at 

sea, on the river or at the lake. 

Knowledge of what is going 

to happen the day you head 

out on the water is crucial to 

your safety and that of your 

passengers. 

I like to use the MetService 

Marine forecast and also check 

one of the other local weather 

services to ensure I’m on the 

right track in terms of my planning 

for my day on the water. 

I have weather apps on my 

phone which are really simple 

to use; they keep me up to date 

to the very minute before I 

decide to launch my boat. 

Some good apps include 

The Weather Channel, 

MetService Marine weather 

and MetService. 

It’s not unusual for the 

Harbourmaster’s Office to get 

reports about boats getting 

Pirate’s Corner 

caught out in poor conditions 

and sometimes requiring assistance 

from Coastguard. A 

lot of these boating incidences 

could have been avoided if 

the skipper had checked the 

weather forecast before heading 

out. 

My philosophy on boating 

safety is simple – if in doubt, 

don’t go out! I know it sounds 

a bit corny, but it’s a simple 

way to decide whether heading 

out on the water is a good idea 

or not. 

I’m very impressed with 

Maritime New Zealand’s 

catchphrase – “nobody’s 

faster than disaster”. What this 

means is plan for the worst. 

Complacency or a simple lack 

of care could have disastrous 

consequences for you and your 

crew. 

Wearing lifejackets, having 

two forms of communication 

and knowing the rules are all 

basic things to tick off before 

you head out on the water. The 

same safety measures apply to 

those who kayak, canoe and 

paddleboard. 

That’s it from me, enjoy 

yourselves on water and be 

safe. 

As sergeant from Hill Street 

Blues (for those of you old 

enough to know who he is) 

would say – “let’s be careful 

out there”. 

We said: 

The Redcliffs School board 

of trustees is supporting 

the Ministry of Education’s 

decision to use the Redcliffs 

Park site in spite of vocal 

opposition. 

You said: 

Pamela Neil – Just leave it 

where it is – six years! 

Dani Cooper – Right in front 

of a Cliffside, which crumbled 

badly in the quakes? Don’t think 

I’d send my kids there thanks. 

Cathryn Lucy – The site is 

entirely safe and some kids live 

closer to it. The Government is 

pulling rubbish out from nowhere 

that kids will be psychologically 

traumatised from the memories, 

but that’s all they have to go on and 

none of those children will be at 

the school when it reopens anyway, 

they will all have passed through 

to high school. But even though 

the site is absolutely fine, the 

school has to settle for something 

and compromise to even have a 

school, as to argue against the park 

or Barnett Park, they have to rule it 

out. And if the Government rules 

out the current site too, which they 

want to do so they can build on it 

themselves, then the school has no 

option and can’t open in Redcliffs. 

Sometimes you have to cut your 

losses, even when you know those 

you are fighting are entirely wrong. 

Ideal world the school would 

return to the original site which 

is entirely fine and a wonderful 

school site. But a school at the park 

is better than no school at all. 

Jamie Fowler – Leave it where 

it is. If anything, move classrooms 

more towards road. Make the back 

end the field. 

John Gamblin – Just close it 

altogether that will stop people 

moaning. 

Andrew Johnson – Which 

would be quicker – a tsunami or 

the cliffs coming down? 

Rob Eder – Good decision, 

about time. 

•HAVE YOUR SAY: Email 

your views to noah.graham@ 

starmedia.kiwi 

OPEN SAT & SUN 

Nehad, Anita, Ashleigh, Kellie and Grant 

Full Service Pharmacy 

including... 

• Passports Photos 

• Revlon Cosmetics and Revlon Club 

• Gifts and Gift Wrapping 

• Ear Piercing 

• Extensive Natural Health range 

• Scarves, Hats and Sunglasses 

• Focus on Natural Organic Skincare including Trilogy, 

Antipodes and Sukin 

Dispensary Service 

• Medico Packs 

• Quit Smoking Quitcards 

• Emergency 

Contraceptive Pill 

• Delivery Service 

Owned and operated by 

your phamacist, Grant Bell 

CAFÉ 

NOW OPEN 

1005 Ferry Rd, Ferrymead. Ph:943 9635 

OPEN 7 DAYS: Mon to Fri 8.30am - 6pm 

Sat 9am - 4pm and Sun 10am - 4pm



.kiwi 

BAY HARBOUR 

PAGE 13 

Work in progress? 

Port Hills 

MP Ruth 

Dyson talks 

about the 

appearance 

of the Bay 

Harbour area 

CHRISTCHURCH residents 

have a proud history of caring 

about and for their visual 

environment. 

This obsession with our surroundings 

encompasses our proud 

history of architects, artists and 

designers who have shaped our 

city, through to the suburban 

“beautifying associations” who 

have preened our streets and 

avenues. 

Given this heritage, I was not 

surprised that a number of Bays 

residents have approached me 

and raised questions about the 

final appearance of the numerous 

mitigation works in their area. 

It needs to be said from the 

outset that these residents have always 

framed their questions with 

the gratitude that they feel for the 

important and costly works that 

have been completed to protect 

vital infrastructure. 

Yet, they still question what 

the final visual impact of these 

works will be. In Peacocks Gallop, 

for instance will the “black pool 

fences” be the final visual solution 

for what was once an avenue of 

beautifully crafted stone and iron 

memorial lampposts? 

Once again, I have to point out, 

that these comments have not 

been made in a finger-pointing 

negative way. They are merely 

the natural result of that great 

Christchurch tradition of caring 

about our community and our 

shared spaces. 

Since the earthquakes, residents 

of the Bays community have given 

freely of their time and intellect to 

care for each other and to rebuild 

both their communities and their 

environment. 

The Village Green at Sumner, 

community gardens, the rebuild 

of the beautiful Sumner Surf Club 

and the tenacious fight for Redcliffs 

School and library are but a 

few prominent examples among 

many. 

Maybe there can be an opportunity 

for that same force to reshape 

what these mitigated areas will 

finally look like. 

In The Life Changing Art of 

Tidying Up, Marie Kondo refers 

to the concept that what we see 

in our constructed environment 

must spark joy in us. 

Now that the mitigation work 

has taken place, maybe it is time to 

tidy-up our public spaces, and let 

the people of the Bays community 

lead the way in designing what 

will spark joy in their surroundings. 

Plan for skate park 

City 

Councillor 

and 

Linwood- 

Central- 

Heathcote 

community 

board 

member Sara Templeton 

talks about how important 

having a permanent skate 

park in Sumner is and 

how the community can 

use their own initiative to 

regenerate Christchurch 

It’s been a busy weekend in 

Christchurch with events on all 

over the city. 

LYFE, Nostalgia, Holi, Japan 

Day and Children’s Day have 

all been on and complement the 

ongoing smaller activities that 

happen in our neighbourhoods 

every week. The Mt Pleasant, 

Sumner, Lyttelton and Opawa 

markets are great places for us 

to shop and connect as communities 

and the many playgrounds 

are full of children and 

their parents catching up. 

We’re missing something 

though – ongoing activities 

for our youth. There has been 

demand for a skate park in the 

Bays area for many years; it was 

identified in a city council network 

plan in 2004 and in 2009 

and in 2015, it nearly 

happened. 

Demand has never been higher. 

The success of the temporary 

skate ramp in Sumner over the 

last couple of years has shown 

that not only is there a need for 

one, but that they can be run 

well and with none of the graffiti 

and antisocial behaviours 

from the skaters that is usually 

predicted. 

So, last week the new 

Linwood-Central-Heathcote 

Community Board decided 

to get started on a permanent 

skate park for the area. We will 

go through a full site selection 

process and bid for funding in 

the Long Term Plan. Keep an 

eye out as we’re keen to kick 

this off as soon as possible. 

Meanwhile, I also attended 

the first community discussion 

on future uses of the Port Hills 

red-zoned land. It was held in 

Mt Pleasant and community 

led, as Regenerate Christchurch 

are currently focused on the 

larger flat residential red-zone. 

There are 69 individual 

red-zones in the Port Hills, 

as well as the mass movement 

areas and we’ll be able to consult 

on all of them at the same 

time. 

However, there’s nothing 

to stop communities starting 

their own processes – holding 

workshops and looking at the 

various zoning maps to see 

what might be possible. That 

way we’ll be ready to go when 

they are. 

Flight Centre Ferrymead now open! 

We go out of our way to find you the perfect trip at an unbeatable price! 

We can help you with all your travel needs: 

3 Flights 

3 Car hire 

3 Holiday packages 

3 Cruises 

3 Tours 

3 Travel insurance 

3 Accommodation 

3 & more. 

LOWEST AIRFARE 

GUARANTEE 

We will beat available airfare quotes 

for international flights departing from 

New Zealand or you fly free ṭ 

Excludes domestic airfares. Conditions apply t 

Flight Centre Ferrymead 

987 Ferry Road, Woolston 

0800 951 659 

ferrymead@flightcentre.co.nz 

t Lowest Airfare Guarantee: Applies to genuine airfare quotes from airlines & New Zealand registered businesses & websites for international flights departing from New Zealand. Excludes domestic airfares. Quote must be in writing, in New Zealand dollars, inclusive of all credit card 

fees, booking fees & taxes, & must be presented to us prior to booking. Airfare must be available & able to be booked by the general public when you bring it to us. It must also be for same dates, flight routing, flight class & number of people. Airfares available due to membership of a group 

or corporate entity or subscription to a closed group are excluded. We will beat the price for airfares by $1 & give each traveller a $20 travel voucher. 

For full terms & conditions www.flightcentre.co.nz/lowestairfareguarantee 

SEM1011141940



SPLIT THE COST, 

OWN THE ROAD. 

The Ultimate 

Driving Machine 

DRIVE AWAY IN A BMW X RANGE MODEL 

FOR 1/4 THE COST UPFRONT. * 

Our End of Financial Year offer suits any kind of lifestyle, just like our BMW X Range. 

For a limited time you can drive away in a brand new BMW X1, X3, X4, X5 or X6 by 

paying just ¼ upfront. Then simply pay the remaining cost at ¼ per year over the next 

3 years interest free. Visit Christchurch BMW today to find out more. 

1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 

NOW 2018 2019 2020 

0% 

* 

INTEREST 

Christchurch BMW 

30 Manchester Street, Christchurch Ph. +64 03 363 7240 www.christchurchbmw.co.nz 

*Offer includes an establishment fee of $250 and recommended on-road vehicle costs. Subject to BMW Financial Services New Zealand Limited standard lending criteria. Offer ends 31 March 2017. 

cnr Montreal & St Asaph Streets, Christchurch 

www.christchurchmitsubishi.co.nz 

Sales, Service & Parts: 03 379 0588 

SCOOP PURCHASE 

2016 Pajero Sport VRX 4WD 2.4L Diesel 

5 Seat Original RRP $58,990 +ORC 

7 Seat Original RRP $66,990 +ORC 

$49,990 $53,990 

Christchurch Mitsubishi have a LIMITED NUMBER of Short-term lease returned Pajero Sports VRX, most having travelled under 15,000kms. Includes balance manufacturers warranty.



.kiwi 

BAY HARBOUR 

PAGE 15 

SCHOOLS 

FUN: The Governors Bay Fete will have a variety of events available for families to take part in. 

Fete a chance to spotlight jetty 


NEXT WEEK’S Governors 

Bay Fete will be called the 

“laughalympics.” 

Allandale Domain will host 

the ninth fete on March 19 and 

it will be four hours of familyfriendly 

fun, organiser Wendy 

Foster said. 

She said this year they are 

expecting around 1000 people 

to turn up to the event which 

will have a variety of activities 

from “walking the Jetty” – an 

opportunity to raise awareness of 

the Save the Jetty campaign – to 

dunking Governors Bay firefighters 

in water. 

This year’s event will be “just a 

lot of fun” and will celebrate the 

coastal community and provide 

local community groups a 

chance to fundraise, she said. 

She said there will be something 

for everyone with both 

young and old teaming up for 

a special competition – the top 

team challenge. 

Mrs Foster said she had coined 

it the “laughalympics” because 

there are a variety of different 

activities on offer and everyone 

has fun. 

“We’re planning for a large 

community involvement this 

year as community members 

really came together to support 

each other during the fire and 

seem to be experiencing a regenerated 

community spirit.” 

Through the event the community 

can expect to hear the 

Sumner Silver Band and other 

local musicians, she said. 

LEARNING SKILLS: Mt Pleasant School year 3 to 8 pupils took 

part in a round-robin football competition last week when the 

school was visited by Ferrymead Bays Football Club captain 

Ren Cameron and some Canterbury United Dragons players. 

Year 5 and 6 teacher Jeremy Griffiths said everyone had fun, 

including the teachers. “It was a great chance for the students 

to meet some of Canterbury’s up-and-coming footballers and 

showcase their talents at the same time,” he said. 

Your Local 

Friendly 

Dental 

Team 

230 Barrington st 

332 4004 

Easy parking 

& great service

Page 16 BaY HaRBOUR Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi 


Small Ship Cruising. 

Where will 2017 and 2018 take you? 

Cruising and in particular ‘Small ship cruising’ is something we are very passionate about at House 

of Travel Ferrymead. Unpacking once and exploring diverse environments from the comfort of your 

stateroom, small ships mean getting up close and personal with a destination, often getting into 

more intimate locations, more time ashore, smaller groups of travellers and often very luxurious 

vessels with an expedition aspect and feel. Securing a cabin on a cruise well in advance can form 

the building block of your future adventure. Believe it or not cruising sells from the ‘top down’ – 

that is the best cabins always go first, and bookings are already now open for 2018. We are excited 

to present to you our picks for some exciting adventures for 2017 and 2018 – but rest assured small 

ships mean less cabins so hurry and get in now to avoid disappointment and start planning your 

travels with us now! Call us today on 03 376 4022. 

The Great Corsican Loop 

Corsica - 8 days 

from NZD 

$6,179 

from NZD 

per person 

based on 12 July/19July/26 July 17 based on 24 Nov/04 Dec 17 

Mel Hubber - Owner Operator 

Definitely a favourite destination of mine, Corsica with its 

enchanting coastlines, idyllic beaches and historical sights is bound 

to impress. Blending elegance, comfort and intimacy, set sail for a Mediterranean 

cruise aboard Le Ponant, our majestic three-mast yacht. Leaving from Nice, you will 

take in all the beautiful ports Corsica has to offer. You will also visit Bonifacio, the 

jewel of the far south of Corsica. A veritable fortress sculpted by the wind and the 

spray, the “sentinel city” will reveal its historical centre and its long cobbled streets. 

The Last Discovered Continent 

Antarctica - 15 days 

$12,499per person 

share twin share twin 

Kim Beswick - Owner Operator 

During a 15-day cruise to Antarctica follow in the footsteps of 

the pioneers who set out to conquer the last territories of the far 

south. Between vast expanses of ice floes, tabular icebergs and snow-capped peaks, 

you will be able to admire the captivating polar desert, home to penguins, rorquals, 

humpback whales and seabirds.You will also visit Elephant Island, the mountainous 

island covered in ice on which the crew of the Endurance, led by Ernest Shackleton, 

managed to survive for 129 days in 1916. 

CONTACT MEL | email: mellowen@hot.co.nz | phone: 376 4018 CONTACT KIM | email: kbeswick@hot.co.nz | phone: 376 4019

Wednesday March 8 2017 BaY HaRBOUR Page 17 

Luxury Galapagos Islands Discovery 

Galapagos - 8 days 

from NZD 


based on 07 Jul/13 Oct/05 Dec 17 

Melanie Bartram - Travel Specialist 

The Galapagos National Park protects 97% of the islands. 

Thanks to conservation efforts the Galapagos Islands are much 

as they were millions of years ago and visitors can see up close some of the planet’s 

most wonderful creatures and landscapes. It truly is like no place on earth. Imagine 

yourself walking amongst prehistoric-looking marine iguanas, albatross nesting 

colonies, lumbering giant tortoises, baby sea turtles hatching or flamingos. 

Glacier Bay & Island Adventure 

Alaska - 8 days 

from NZD 



based on 14 May/21 May /03 Sep 17 

Anna O’Dell - Travel Specialist 

We welcome you aboard our ship - the Chichagof Dream, 

designed for intimately exploring the magical coastline of 

Southeast Alaska. Together we will explore the Alaska less traveled. We’ll spend 

more time in rare, authentic places with extraordinary scenic qualities, historical 

significance and abundant wildlife. Be assured that your handcrafted itinerary will 

include everything that you come to Alaska to see. 

CONTACT MELANIE | email: melanieb@hot.co.nz | phone: 376 4021 

CONTACT ANNA | email: annao@hot.co.nz | phone: 376 4036 

Ancient Lands of the Kimberley 

Kimberley - 11 days 

from NZD 

$10,739 

from NZD 

per person 

based on 10 July, 31 July, 21 Aug 17 based on 10 Jun 18 

Alisha Russell - Travel Specialist 

We invite you to discover the remarkable Kimberley Coast. 

Home to towering waterfalls, rugged outback landscapes, 

ancient Aboriginal art and abundant wildlife there is simply no place 

on earth quite like the Kimberley, and no better way to discover it than by 

small ship. 

Scotland in Depth 

Scotland - 13 days 



Harriet Babe - Travel Specialist 

Explore Scotland’s heartland harbours, villages and islands. 

It’s history of ages past, whilst making your own history 

viewing brochs, standing stones and rings. Isles where the wildlife is 

in abundance. A land where the people are waiting to welcome you to their 

unique culture - a culture which may reflect threads of your own heritage. 

CONTACT ALISHA | email: alishar@hot.co.nz | phone: 376 4023 CONTACT HARRIET | email: harriets@hot.co.nz | phone: 376 4027 

Jewels of the Cyclades 

Greek Islands - 8 days 

from NZD 


share twin 

based on 11, 18 & 25 Aug 17 

Melissa Bannister - Travel Specialist 

Sail around the glorious Cyclades Islands with just 49 guests 

expoloring Mykonos, Paros and Santorini. A fantastic week 

of swimming, local cuisine, relaxing, exploring, whitewashed villages 

and some ancient history. Spend most t of the evenings in port enabling you to 

experience the nightlife and tavernas of these wonderful small ports. 

CONTACT MELISSA | email: melissab@hot.co.nz | phone: 376 4022 

Shannon O’Brien 

Concierge/Sales Support 

I love to travel and have been to some great countries 

so far however there are many more I am longing to 

explore! While I am relatively new to the industry I am 

your first point of contact when you come into our office and 

I hope to make you feel welcome! I support the sales team with the 

construction of your holiday, something I find truly rewarding and enjoyable. 

CONTACT SHANNON | email: shannono@hot.co.nz | phone: 376 4038 

The best holidays are created together. 

987 FERRY ROAD, FERRYMEAD VILLAGE | 376 4022 | FERRYMEAD@HOT.CO.NZ 

Cruise terms and conditions: All pricing correct as at 03 March 2017 as all pricing is in New Zealand dollars converted from USD on the exchange rate on the day of payment being made and therefore subject to currency fluctuations. Pricing is 

based on interior and ocean view cabins on a twin share basis on specific dates depending on cruise and based on flash fares, website fares, early-saver fares and limited inventory fares therefore all subject to availability at time of reservation 

and limited space may apply.



Father-son duo win XRACE event 

• By Poppy Wortman 

A REDCLIFFS father and son 

duo took out the line honours at 

Sunday’s NZHL XRACE, held 

under blazing blue skies at New 

Brighton Beach. 

At a speedy time of 41m 20s, 

Greg Jansen and eight-year-old 

son, Luke, tackled 10 challenges, 

including creating a cardboard 

house, building an origami bird 

and performing dance steps. 

Jansen had raced the previous 

two years with Luke’s older sister 

Hannah, but this year he signed 

up with his middle son. 

“I love the balance of the competition 

and the companionship 

of being in an event with my 

children. There is just nothing 

like this,” Jansen said. 

“I loved every second of being 

able to race with my son. I 

couldn’t have been prouder. 

“It’s a bit of a grudge match 

now though; my six-year-old son 

is booking me in for next year 

and is aiming for a legacy.” 

The Christchurch stop over 

was the sixth event in the national 

series of XRACE events. An 

XRACE is a mystery adventure 

race made up of a parent and 

child, racing together against 

other family teams to complete 

10 mystery challenges. 

XRACE series creator Shane 

Hooks said the challenges are a 

mixture of fun, like the dance 

challenge, but carry life skills as 

well. This year, teams were told 

in advance that one challenge 

would be sewing a button on a 

SPORTS 

SUCCESS: Redcliffs residents Luke Jansen, 8, and father, 

Greg, were delighted to claim first place at the NZHL XRACE 

competition on Sunday. 

shirt, which proved tricky for 

many dads. 

Hooks had high praise for 

the Christchurch community 

getting in behind the event, and 

said there was a phenomenal 

atmosphere. 

“Christchurch families get 

XRACE. They know that win or 

lose, what really matters is getting 

out there with your kids.” 

Membership drive for Lyttelton netball 

MORE SUCCESS: Football practice is well under way at 

Ferrymead as the club prepares for the upcoming season. 

The men’s senior and reserve teams have been training 

for a few weeks now and are warming up for the Mainland 

Premier League, which starts on March 19. Ferrymead’s 

women’s and 45-plus men’s teams (pictured) took out gold 

at the South Island Masters’ Tournament in Timaru last year 

and the club is looking for more success this year. Club 

captain Ren Cameron said the players were training well 

and are looking forward to the season. He said there will be 

a lot of exciting football this season for the club, particularly 

with a team being sent to a three-day under-17 youth 

football tournament in Auckland later this month. 

THE LYTTELTON Netball 

Club is hoping to increase its 

membership pool this season. 

Lyttelton committee chairwoman 

Flo McGregor said training 

will begin towards the end 

of March with games starting 

in April, but it is not too late for 

people to register. 

She said the closing date for 

registrations is Sunday and the 

club is always welcoming new 

members. 

“We enjoy the fact that our 

club has many returning participants 

and are really looking 

forward to welcoming new 

people into our growing netball 

whānau.” 

She said last year the club had 

seven teams, including one adult 

team, and it is hoping to attract 

not just players, but managers, 

coaches and committee members 

as well. 

“Not only are we hoping to 

RETURNING: Lyttelton Netball D team players will return to 

the court for training this month. 

attract many players at registration, 

we are also hoping that 

coaches, referees and team 

managers will want to show 

whanaungatanga and give a little 

of their time for our girls,” she 

said. 

The season will finish at the 

end of August. 

Anyone wanting to register 

can email lytteltonnetball@ 

gmail.com 

SOMETHING FuN FOR EvERYONE 

9 HOLE 

GOLF cOuRSE 

DRIvING 

RANGE 

STILL ROcK 

OuTDOOR MINI PuTT 

Ph 384 1566 

21 King Edward Terrace, 

Woolston 

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL | 50 FERRYMEAD PARK DR, FERRYMEAD 

PH 376-5350 | WWW.FERRYMEADGOLF.cO.Nz



.kiwi 

BAY HARBOUR 

PAGE 19 

Travel 

Mishmash of sights in Milan 

• By Mike Yardley 

MILAN CAN be a tough nut to 

crack and first impressions aren’t 

always flattering. 

Extensively bombed during 

World War 2, the central city 

skyline resembles an architectural 

lasagne, a mishmash of the 

venerable and the hastily built 

brutalist. 

But give this Italian powerhouse 

of finance and fashion a 

chance to reveal her finery and 

you’ll be amply rewarded. 

The banner attractions are 

headlined by the Duomo, 

Leonardo Da Vinci’s The Last 

Supper, and what is arguably the 

most elegant shopping centre 

in Europe, Galleria Vittorio 

Emanuele II. 

Fancy a new way to commune 

with this glass domed goliath? 

Head up to the roofline of the 

Galleria, which has only been 

open to the public since May. 

Costing €12, Highline Galleria 

serves up giddy perspectives 

of the building, across to the 

Duomo, and on a clear day, 

expansive views of the Alps. 

The far end archway leading out 

of the galleria adjoins the pretty 

Piazza della Scala, adorned with 

a statue of Leonardo Da Vinci 

overlooking Teatro La Scala. 

First built in 1778, this legendary 

opera house was all but destroyed 

during World War 2, but was 

rapidly rebuilt and reopened in 

1946. La Scala’s façade is rather 

austere, but like much of Milan, 

the real beauty lies within. 

Its majestic six-tiered and 

chandeliered interior, bursting 

with gilded arches and scarlet-silk 

furnishings are sublime. Trying 

to score tickets to an opera is not 

easy, nor cheap, so if you want to 

grab a glimpse of the auditorium’s 

lavish interior, just head next 

door to Scala Museum where for 

€6 you get to gaze down inside 

this stupendous theatre. 

One of Milan’s favourite sons, 

Guiseppe Verdi, premiered 10 of 

his 26 operas at La Scala and on 

nearby Via Manzoni, take note 

MAJESTIC: Clockwise from left, the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio 

Emanuele II. 

FOOD: Queues to sample Luini’s tasty morsels. 

of the imposing Grand Hotel, an 

old-school Milanese establishment, 

where many glittery guests, 

including Rudolf Nureyev and 

Margot Fontein didn’t just stay 

a few nights, but moved in. The 

most famous resident was Verdi 

himself, who shifted in 1872 

and died in Room 105, in 1901. 

Horses outside the hotel had their 

hooves muffled, and the street 

was draped in carpet to cushion 

the sound of the carriages, so as 

not to disturb the dying composer 

in his last days. The hotel 

is actually a time-capsule, to the 

point that you can book the Verdi 

Suite, the very room where he 

died, which has been preserved as 

a memorial. 

An assortment of his property 

remains including the desk 

where he composed the music for 

Othello, and rather morbidly, the 

bed in which he died. 

While soaking up the fashion 

OPTION ONE 

houses in the Golden Quad, enjoy 

coffee and cake at Caffe Cova. 

Situated on my favourite street, 

via Montenapoleone, where 

the pavement looks more like a 

catwalk due to the fine threads 

flaunted by the passers-by, the 

café has been in business since 

1817 and was a second home to 

all the A-list composers. Order 

up an espresso and a slice of Cova 

Panettone, Verdi’s personal favourite 

– but stay standing at the bar. 

Sit down and you’ll pay 10 times 

more. 

Luini makes amazing panzerotti 

– pillowy fried dough parcels 

stuffed with tomato and mozzarella. 

The Milanese have swooned 

over Luini’s tasty morsels since 

it first opened in 1888, and now 

there’s always a line in front of 

this hole-in-the wall shop. Panzerotti 

is street food at its best; 

cheap, cheerful, quick and tasty. 

Alongside the original tomato 

and mozzarella, the ricotta and 

spinach combo hits the spot too 

as does the mouth-watering spicy 

salami. 

If you’re shopping up a storm in 

the Golden Quad, or just browsing, 

one store that embodies the 

Milanese obsession with bespoke 

fashion is Maglia Francesco, Milan’s 

famous umbrella company. 

In a city where it rains more regularly 

than Auckland, the trending 

must-have object of Milanese 

FASHION: Shop up a storm in 

the Golden Quad. 

desire is a tailored umbrella. 

You choose the wood, the metal, 

the insets, the fabrics – even the 

handle. It’s great fun watching 

the bespoke brolly browsers in 

action at Maglia Francesco, on via 

Ripamonti. 

One of Milan’s most adored 

treasures is also one of the most 

elusive: Da Vinci’s depiction of 

The Last Supper. Miraculously 

surviving the allied bombings, 

the revered wall mural graces 

the refectory of the Dominican 

monastery at Santa Maria delle 

Grazie. Da Vinci’s evocative work 

was applied directly onto dry 

wall, which is the reason for its 

fragility, and the limited viewing 

time. The painstaking restoration 

carried out in recent years is 

cause for celebration, albeit in a 

hushed reverential kind of way. 

FACT FILE 

Steer clear of the 

numerous rip-off ticket 

touts, trawling the 

streets (and the internet) 

offering entrance tickets 

at exorbitant prices to 

see The Last Supper. 

You shouldn’t have to 

pay any more than €12. 

For further information 

and to book in advance, 

go to the official website, 

www.cenacolovinciano. 

org 

NUK KORAKO 

NATIONAL LIST MP BASED 

IN THE PORT HILLS 

I hold weekly mobile office constituency 

clinics around the Port Hills. For dates 

and locations please visit my website. 

You can also contact my office if there is 

anything I can help you with. 

A 

E 

W 

P 

6/950 Ferry Road, Ferrymead 

nuk.korakomp@parliament.govt.nz 

www.korako.co.nz 

03 384 0008 

facebook.com/nukkorako.PortHills 

Working hard for our community 

Funded by the Parliamentary Service and 

authorised by Nuk Korako, 6/950 Ferry 

Road, Ferrymead, Christchurch 

Expressions of Interest 

Trustee Position 

The Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust has a broad 

mandate to promote sustainable management, 

conservation and recreation on Banks Peninsula. 

It is now seeking to appoint two new Trustees. 

Candidates should have a good knowledge of Banks 

Peninsula; and be passionate about its present and 

future. The Trust seeks individuals with the time and 

ability to work as part of a voluntary governance 

team. An interest in walking and tramping, financial 

or negotiation skills would be an asset. 

Please visit the Trust’s website 

www.roddonaldtrust.co.nz for more information 

and to download the Expression of Interest form 

located under Documents/Administrative. 

Expressions of interest should be emailed to 

manager@roddonaldtrust.co.nz by Friday March 31. 

View at: www.harcourts.co.nz ID#FM5081 

Phone me on 027 203 7858 or 03 384 7950 

Email: michelle.ward@harcourtsferrymead.co.nz 

Four Grenadier Seasons Ferrymead 

Realty 

Art Deco Meets 21st Century 

51a Colenso Street, Sumner 

$895,000 

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets, 1 living room, 

1 dining room, 1 office/study, 2 car-garage 

503sqm FREE HOLD TITLE 

This striking architecturally designed home 

in Sumner is aptly named Grace House, a 

reference to the location, the setting and most 

of all the design. Compact and easy care but 

with a spacious feel inside and out, this unique 

property has already stolen many hearts - will 

yours be next? 

This is a stand out Sumner modern home that 

warrants your inspection. 

All viewing by appointment, so to avoid 

disappointment call me today! 

1020 Ferry Rd Ferrymead • Ph 384 7950 • harcourtsgrenadier.co.nz 

Grenadier Real Estate Ltd MREINZ is a Licensed Agent Under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008



News 

Ace pilot’s spitfire engine on display 

AN AIRCRAFT engine, which 

lay buried in northern France 

for more than 70 years, has come 

halfway around the world to be 

delivered to the homeland of its 

pilot. 

The Rolls Royce Merlin engine, 

which belonged to an Mk.IXB 

spitfire flown 

by renowned 

Invercargillborn 

fighter ace 

Johnny Checketts, 

has arrived 

at its new home 

at the Air Force 

Johnny 

Checketts 

Museum of 

New Zealand in 

Wigram. 

Checketts son, Chris Checketts, 

was with museum staff to 

meet it. 

The engine has a remarkable 

story to tell, stretching back to 

the height of World War 2. 

On September 6, 1943, Checketts 

and his fellow spitfire pilots 

of No 485 (NZ) Squadron RAF 

took off on a mission to escort 72 

RAF bombers to their target in 

France. 

They were intercepted and 

attacked by 20 German FW 190 

fighters and, in the ensuing dogfight, 

Checketts’ spitfire was hit. 

There was an explosion and 

SPITFIRE: The Rolls Royce Merlin engine and propeller hub at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand. The engine came from 

squadron leader Johnny Checketts’ spitfire, which he flew during World War 2. 

the cockpit filled with flames. 

Checketts was badly burned but 

managed to bail out, landing 

safely in a field, while his spitfire 

ploughed into the ground. 

He was safely hidden with a 

French family and his wounds 

treated. 

With help from the French Resistance, 

Checketts evaded capture 

for nearly two months and 

safely made it back to England. 

He passed away in Christchurch 

in 2006 after serving as a 

volunteer guide at the Air Force 

Museum for a number of years. 

In March 2015, French aviation 

enthusiast group Somme 

Aviation 39-45 uncovered the 

remains of Checketts’ spitfire, 

aided by the accurate memories 

of local man André Bonvarlet 

who, as a teenager, had witnessed 

the spitfire crash and had seen 

him bail out. 

The complete Merlin engine, 

together with numerous other 

aircraft parts, was excavated 

from beneath 3.5m of soil. Pierre 

Ben and his team then began the 

process of cleaning and restoring 

the engine, which was encrusted 

with clay and dirt. 

Mr Ben contacted Chris in 

Christchurch about the possibility 

of sending the engine to New 

Zealand. 

Thanks to support from Mainfreight, 

the engine was shipped 

here. Chris then donated it to the 

museum. 

Through the efforts of Mr Ben 

and his team, the museum now 

has an enduring tribute to one 

of the most famous Kiwi fighter 

aces of World War 2. 

Visitors will be able to view the 

engine when it goes on public 

display this month. Chris said he 

felt “quite emotional” at encountering 

such a tangible link to his 

late father. 

HEAT PUMP 

SALE NOW ON! 

Amazin’ autumn Specials!! 

• We will offer you the best quality brands and 

option of heat pump for your home/business 

• Providing Heat Pump solutions for over 14 years to Cantabrians 

• We personally guarantee all our products & installs for 5 years 

(providing annual maintenance has been completed) 

Phone us today for your free consultation & quote 

41A SHAKESPEARE RD, WALTHAM 

PHONE 03 366 0525 

www.enviromaster.co.nz 

“A local team for local people” 

E-Bike Business Opportunity 

We are an established business specialising in 

electric bikes. We are expanding nationwide 

through Licensees. Licensees have an 

exclusive Territory, together with access to 

the top international e-bike products for which 

we hold exclusive NZ rights. Licensees 

operate their own e-bike retail shop and also 

have the opportunity to offer rentals and 

tours, depending on their interests and the 

local market opportunity. We offer Licensees 

a complete business model and ongoing input 

and support. Our philosophy is simple: if you 

succeed, we succeed. 

We are looking for a Licensee in Christchurch. 

We think this is a great opportunity for 

someone to own and run their own business, 

but have the support of a network and a 

nationwide brand. 

You will enjoy interacting with people and 

have a great customer-first attitude. You will 

be passionate about your region, have a 

positive attitude and great life experience. 

You will be able to invest at least $50,000 in 

establishing your business. 

Apply for information. Include your LinkedIn profile/current CV and your mobile number. 

freerangeinvestments@gmail.com 

E-Bike 

Business 

Opportunity 

Breaking news, 

delivered to your pocket. 

•news •CTV •sport •districts •schools •lifestyle •opinion •what’s on 

Visit www.star.kiwi 

anytime, anywhere! 

• Licensee so 

• Own and op 

shop, plus r 

• Be your own 

support of a 

Fire rages, homes at risk 

www.star.kiwi



.kiwi 

BAY HARBOUR 

PAGE 21



Selwyn Sounds 

Rocking out in 

PRESENCE: Mi-Sex’s Steve Balbi (above) and Jordan Luck (right) on stage. 

PHOTOS: GEOFF SLOAN 

Several 

thousand rocked 

to a hugely 

successful 

Selwyn Sounds 

concert at the 

Lincoln Domain 

on Saturday, 

where even the 

police got into 

the swing of it. 

At Whitehead Plumbing & Gas Ltd 

we have a great team of loyal staff 

offering a diverse range of skills. 

Serving Canterbury for over 35 

years, we do everything from 

domestic maintenance to new 

homes and commercial buildings. 

Make us your first call today. 

Plumbing. 

Gasfitting. 

Drainlaying. 

03 379 0711 

whiteheadplumbing.co.nz 

SELL YOUR HOME 

THIS SUMMER! 

Sit back and let me do all the hard work 

Demand is high in the Seaside Suburbs so if you are thinking of selling 

call Chris today for a free appraisal. You may 

be very surprised at your home’s value... 

Call today for professional, 

local advice on real estate 

Chris Moores 

Harcourts Grenadier Ferrymead 

1020 Ferry Road 

P: 03 384 7950 | M: 027 588 4440 

E: chris.moores@harcourts.co.nz 

Licensed Sales Consultant REAA 2008 

GRENADIER 

Visit our new website: www.min.nz 

A professional realtor with 

local expertise 

and a personal touch 

COASTAL REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS 

We’ll help you live the dream. 

Min Sarginson Real Estate Ltd. specialises in homes, sections and 

rental properties in the spectacular Lyttelton Harbour bays, and 

coastal suburbs of Christchurch, New Zealand. 

We’ll make it so easy for you. All our sales consultants live in the 

area – we can give you valuable insights into life in our thriving 

coastal communities. 

This is an exciting time; of promise, optimism, and opportunities 

never anticipated pre-quakes. Beachfront, or hillside with 

grandstand views, find the property of your dreams: 

Lyttelton | Diamond Harbour | Governors Bay | Cass Bay 

Charteris Bay | Church Bay | Purau Bay | Port Levy | Northshore 

Southshore | New Brighton | Heathcote | Sumner | Redcliffs 

Scarborough | Mount Pleasant | Clifton 

Call Min Sarginson Real Estate Ltd. for free, no-obligation advice. Lyttelton: 03 329 4161, lyttelton@min.nz or Church Bay: 03 328 7273, churchbay@min.nz



.kiwi 

BAY HARBOUR 

PAGE 23 

the Lincoln Domain 

LOUD: Mark 

Williams 

from Dragon 

entertained 

a crowd of 

more than 

7500 people 

at Selwyn 

Sounds. 

Ferrymead 

The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir 

by Jennifer Ryan 

The village of Chilbury in Kent is about to ring in some 

changes.This is a delightful novel of wartime gumption 

and village spirit that will make your heart sing out. Kent, 

1940.In the idyllic village of Chilbury change is afoot. 

Hearts are breaking as sons and husbands leave to fight, 

and when the Vicar decides to close the choir until the 

men return, all seems lost.But coming together in song is 

just what the women of Chilbury need in these dark hours, 

and they are ready to sing. With a little fighting spirit and the 

arrival of a new musical resident, the charismatic Miss Primrose 

Trent, the choir is reborn.Some see the choir as a chance to forget their 

troubles, others the chance to shine. Though for one villager, the choir is the 

perfect cover to destroy Chilbury’s new-found harmony.Uplifting and profoundly 

moving, THE CHILBURY LADIES’ CHOIR explores how a village can endure the 

onslaught of war, how monumental history affects small lives and how survival 

is as much about friendship as it is about courage. 

Radio Boy 

by Christian O’Connell 

WIN THIS BOOK 

ENTER TO 

WIN 

THIS BOOK 

From leading breakfast radio star Christian O’Connell comes a brilliant and 

laugh-out-loud story of an ordinary boy with an extraordinary secret radio show. 

(Broadcast from his shed.) Meet Spike, aka Radio Boy: a new Adrian Mole on 

the radio for the internet generation.Spike’s your average awkward 11 year old, 

funny and cheeky and with a mum to reckon with. When he becomes the first 

presenter ever to be sacked from hospital radio, he decides to carry on from a 

makeshift studio in the garden shed, with the help of his best friends Artie and 

Holly, disguising his voice and going by the moniker Radio Boy.Week by week, 

word gets around and soon Spike is a star… if only people knew it was actually 

him. When Spike begins to believe his own hype, and goes too far with his 

mocking of the school headmaster, a hunt is launched for the mysterious Radio 

Boy.Can Spike remain anonymous? Will he get to marry the girl of his dreams, 

Katherine Hamilton? Will he become famous and popular? The answer to most of 

these questions is no… 

book 

release 

We have one copy of The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir to give away, courtesy of Take Note Ferrymead. To be in the 

draw, email giveaways@starmedia.kiwi with The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir in the subject line or write to Take Note 

Book Giveaway (The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir), Star Media, PO Box 1467, Christchurch 8140. To be eligible for the 

draw, all entries must include your name, address and contact number. Entries close Tuesday 21 March, 2017. 

Winner of ‘Behind Her Eyes’ is Karen Hooper of Beckenham. 

Organic Training College 

LEARN FROM 

THE EXPERTS 

Start a career in 

organics. Reduce 

your footprint and 

produce a regular 

supply of your own 

fruit and vegetables. 

Dyers Road Landscape 

& Garden Supplies 

• Barks • Peastraw • Composts - we supply the best available 

• Aggregates - Chip, Round and Basecourse 

• Pavers & Schist products • Pungas 

• Decorative Stones & Landscaping Rocks 

• Trailer Hire first hour free with purchase 

• Bag & Bulk - pick up or delivered 

David, Carol & Mike 

COURSES (All fees under $500) 

Year 1 

Introduction to Organics 

44 weeks 

Starts August 2017 

(Lincoln campus) 

Programme information 

college@bhu.org.nz | 03 325 3684 | www.bhu.org.nz 

We will deliver! 

Year 2 

Applied Organics 

46 weeks 

Starts August 2017 

(Lincoln campus) 

SOIL 

AND 

HARDFILL 

DUMPING 

Phone: 03 384 6540 

183 Dyers Rd, Bromley • OPEN 7 DAYS 

Weekdays 7.30am-5pm. Weekends 8.30am-3pm 

www.dyersroadandlandscapes.co.nz



Four Grenadier Seasons Ferrymead 

realty 

Sumner 

4 2 1 

1 Sumner 

6 3 2 2 

4 Aranoni Track 

Hit the decks and feel the summer heat from this modern board and batten home nestled in a unique location 

on the lower slopes of Clifton Hill. Light generous open plan living with 3 sets of sliding doors opening onto 

the decks in summer and radiating warmth from the timber floors and logburner in the cooler months. All 4 

bedrooms are roomy, the master has a walk-in-robe and ensuite. 

Auction: 23 Mar 2017 Unless Sold Prior 

View at: www.harcourts.co.nz ID#FM5108 

Alison Carter Ph 0274 318 960 

3 Cecil Wood Way 

Located on Richmond Hill with sweeping views over Sumner village, all the way to the Kaikouras, this large 

family home and peaceful environment is the guaranteed antidote for life’s daily stressors. 

From the striking black exterior, to the sharp and modern look within, the home is a timeless gem, and the 

view out over the bay is the perfect backdrop for a spot of yoga with the rising sun, so you can really find your 

inner Zen Master. 


View at: www.harcourts.co.nz ID#FM5096 

Michelle Ward Ph 027 203 7858 

Sumner 22 Whitewash Head Road 

Woolston 35 St Johns Street 

Cashmere Hills 134 Dyers Pass Road 

Mt Pleasant 106A Mt Pleasant Rd 

4 2 2 1 3 1 1 3 

5 2 1 2 

3 3 2 

2 

Auction: 16 Mar 2017 No Prior Sale 



View at: www.harcourts.co.nz ID#FM5085 





Alison Carter 

Ph 0274 318 960 

Simon Mutch 

Ph 021 843 870 

Michelle Ward 

Ph 027 203 7858 

Deb Beesley 

Ph 027 280 8837 

SOLD PRIOR 

Sumner 86 Wiggins Street 

Mt Pleasant 2/182 Mt Pleasant Rd 

Hillsborough 27 Bishopsworth Street 

Sumner 16 Sumnervale Drive 

3 1 1 

3 1 1 1 3 1 1 2 

2 1 1 1 



Michelle Ward 

Ph 027 203 7858 



Deb Beesley Ph 027 280 8837 

Alistair Hazeldine Ph 027 572 1555 

Auction: 23 Mar 2017 


Shaun Davey Ph 027 953 8860 

Michelle Ward Ph 027 203 7858 

Price: Auction 30 March (unless sold prior) 


Chris Moores Ph 027 588 4440 

Kirsty McLeod Ph 027 226 5893 

Greg Powell 

Branch Manager 

027 274 6157 

Alison 

Carter 

0274 318 960 

Michelle 

Ward 

027 203 7858 

Deb 

Beesley 

027 280 8837 

Joy 

Butel 

021 353 280 

Chris 

Moores 

027 588 4440 

David 

Searle 

021 565 950 

Kirsty 

McLeod 

027 226 5893 

Liz 

Lewis 

027 453 0952 

This could 

be you! 

Ferrymead 

Carol 

Williams 

027 282 4950 

Catherine 

Dougall 

027 588 6844 

Dave 

Elston 

0274 593 165 

Simon 

Mutch 

021 843 870 

Craig 

Todd 

027 642 1075 

Lisa 

Ny 

027 622 5060 

Megan 

Jarratt 

027 841 2335 

Shaun 

Davey 

027 953 8860 

Alistair 

Hazeldine 

027 572 1555 

This could 

be you! 

1020 Ferry Rd Ferrymead • Ph 384 7950 • harcourtsgrenadier.co.nz 

Grenadier Real Estate Ltd MREINZ is a Licensed Agent Under the 

Real Estate Agents Act 2008



.kiwi 

BAY HARBOUR 

PAGE 25 

Theatre/Arts 

Classic kid’s tale finally coming 

• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding 

FROM THE moment The 

Very Hungry Caterpillar Show 

was brought to life on stage, 

Australian 

producer Michael 

Sieders (right) 

had his heart set 

on bringing the 

show across the 

ditch. 

After two years 

of touring Australia, the timeless 

children’s story will finally come 

to the city in July. 

Star Media has partnered the 

Isaac Theatre Royal to bring the 

successful show to Christchurch 

audiences. 

“It has been a long time coming. 

I have been planning this 

since its inception in 2015. Glad 

we can finally get it over there,” 

Sieders said. 

The show is to be presented by 

JWR Productions Australia and 

Michael Sieders Presents. 

Seventy-five hand-made 

puppets controlled by just four 

cast members will take Eric 

Carle’s classic tale from the page 

to the Isaac Theatre Royal’s 

stage. 

But to stay true to what is only 

a short 22-page book, audiences 

will get to see another three of 

MAGICAL SHOW: The giant butterfly is one of 75 hand-made 

puppets to feature in The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show. 

Carle’s children’s book adapted, 

bulking the show out to nearly 

an hour. 

The show is to begin with The 

Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, 

Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely 

Firefly before finishing with The 

Very Hungry Caterpillar. 

The stage is to be transformed 

into a giant library with a 3.5m 

high book prop enabling the cast 

to create the different setting for 

each story. 

A team of about five puppetmakers 

from Puppet Kitchen 

Productions in New York city 

spent four months full-time 

creating the puppets before they 

were shipped off to Sydney. 

“We have puppets that range 

in size from the little tiny lightup 

firefly which is probably 

about the size of someone’s 

hand, ranging right up to the 

butterfly which has a wing span 

of nearly 4m,” Sieders said. 

He said the giant butterfly 

puppet will literally fly off a page 

and head straight towards the 

audience. 

“Even though you only get to 

see those puppets for sometimes 

a very brief moment on stage, 

you can tell so much work has 

gone into them and the detail is 

just breath-taking”. 

Sieders said this is his first 

work he has done for children 

and it has been the most 

satisfying experience he has had 

as a producer. 

For more information and 

to book tickets, go to http:// 

isaactheatreroyal.co.nz 

Masters 

HOLLYWOOD 3 

www.hollywoodcinema.co.nz 

28 Marriner St, 

Sumner 

Phone: 

03 326 6102 

Thursday 9th March - Wednesday 15th March 

A STREETCAT NAMED BOB (PG) Coarse language and drug references 

Thu, FRI: 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 6.10pm, 8.15pm 

SAT: 1.45pm, 3.50pm, 5.50pm, 8.00pm 

Sun, MOn: 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.45pm 

Tue, WeD: 1.30pm, 6.10pm, 8.15pm 

BEFORE I FALL (M) Offensive language 

Thu/FRI: 1.30pm, 6.00pm SAT/Sun/MOn: 1.30pm, 3.20pm 

Tue/WeD: 6.00pm 

LION (PG) 

Thu/FRI: 3.30pm, 8.00pm SAT: 5.20pm, 7.45pm 

Sun/MOn: 5.20pm Tue/WeD: 1.30pm, 8.00pm 

ALONE IN BERLIN (M) Violence 

Thu/FRI/Tue/WeD: 8.20pm SAT: 6.10pm, 8.00pm 

Sun/MOn: 1.30pm, 5.50PM 

HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) Coarse Language 

Thu/FRI/Tue/WeD: 1.30pm, 6.00pm SAT: 1.30pm, 3.50pm 

Sun/MOn: 3.20pm 

NExT 

The Innocents (16 March), The Music of Strangers, L’Amour De 

Loin, Trespass Against Us, Aquarius, Loving, Saint Joan, Beauty 

and the Beast, Table 19 

STATE OF THE ART HIGH DEFINITION, LICENSED BAR 

3 Garlands Road, Woolston 

DeluxeCinemas.co.nz 

Christchurch's Premium Cinema Experience 

Phone Bookings | Free Parking | Cafe/Licensed Bar 

Online Bookings | Cinema Club | Hot Nuts/ Cheeses 

03 389 5360 

MOONlIGHt 8 Oscar Nominations 

Wed: 3:50pm thu: 1:15pm, 3:45pm, 8:10pm Fri, sat: 1:15pm, 3:45pm, 8:30pm 

sun: 10:25am, 3:10pm, 5:00pm mon: 1:25pm, 8:30pm tue: 1:15pm, 3:45pm, 8:30pm 

tHe INNOCeNtS Based On A True Story 

Wed: 1:40pm, 6:00pm thu, Fri: 11:00am, 3:25pm, 6:00pm 

sat: 11:00am, 3:25pm, 5:45pm sun: 12:35pm, 2:45pm, 7:15pm 

mon: 10:50am, 1:00pm, 6:00pm tue: 11:00am, 3:25pm, 6:00pm 

lION Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman 

Wed: 10:50am, 1:10pm, 6:10pm thu, Fri, sat: 1:25pm, 6:10pm 

sun: 12:50pm, 5:30pm mon: 3:45pm, 6:10pm tue: 1:25pm, 6:10pm 

t2: traINSpOttING Reunite with the old gang 

Wed: 3:40pm, 8:30pm Fri: 8:15pm sat: 8:00pm sun: 7:50pm mon, tue: 8:10pm 

MaNCHeSter bY tHe Sea Must See Drama 

Wed: 11:00am thu, Fri, sat: 10:50am sun: 10:15am mon: 3:25pm tue: 10:50am 

COMING SOON 

March 16th Loving 

March 16th The Music Of 

Strangers 

March 16th Gary Of The Pacific 

March 23rd One Thousand Ropes 

SpeCIal eveNtS/retrO 

ted talkS May 3rd, 7th, 10th 

tHe rOCkY HOrrOr pICtUre SHOW 

March 24th, 25th 10.00pm 

WIzard Of Oz March 26th 4.00pm 

tHe prINCeSS brIde April 21st 12.30pm 

moonlight M Violence, offensive language, drug use and sex scenes the innocents M Sexual violence, suicide 

& content that may disturb lion PG t2: trainspotting R16 Violence, offensive language, drug use, sex scenes & 

content that may disturb manchester by the sea R13 Violence, offensive language and content that may disturb 

neW: serVing Free morning tea 

enjoy a Free tea, coFFee & a Freshly baked biscuit With eVery morning shoW 

This Weekend! 

March 11-12 

Balanced 

Pressure 

Ventilation 

Substantial energy savings over traditional domestic 

ventilation systems 

0800 SMOOTH (0800 766 684) 

www.smooth-air.co.nz 

sales@smooth-air.co.nz 

Heat is transferred to the 

incoming filtered fresh air 

Ventilation Equipment 

Suppliers to trade and retail 

HEX390 

Balanced Pressure Ventilation with Heat Recovery 

Fresh air 

from outside 

Warm stale air 

from house 

for healthy indoor air 

264 Annex Road, Riccarton 

Christchurch 8024, NZ 

Ph +64 3 343 6184 

Exhaust air 

to outside 

Warm fresh air 

to house 

Mon - Fri 7.30am - 5pm



A DESIRABLE FAMILY LIFESTYLE 

32 Head Street 

This wonderful large home will impress - sunny spacious and in a perfect position, the "Golden Triangle" of Sumner. 

Only a short stroll to the beach, paddling pool, park and café - what could be better? Local schools and tennis club 

within walking distance and the convenience of being on a bus route for city schools will appeal. Originally built in the 

1930s, the extensive renovation in 1998 added a second story. Now four large double bedrooms, two bathrooms, 

brilliant storage and separate living areas both upstairs and down, this home allows freedom for everyone to enjoy their 

own space. Bathed in all day sun with open plan kitchen, the generous dining area opens to an expansive deck leading 

to well established gardens and lawns. Private, fenced and safe with internal access double garaging plus workshop. 

A fantastic opportunity in this prestigious area, hill views and lifestyle to enjoy! 

Sumner 

Auction 

From 12pm, Fri 24 Mar 2017 (unless sold prior) 

3 Deans Ave, Chch 

View Thurs/Sun 3-3.45pm 

www.bayleys.co.nz/554173 

Marilyn Still 

M 027 229 8769 

B 03 595 2844 

marilyn.still@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, 

LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008. 

554173 

CAPTIVATING WATER VIEWS - CAPTIVATED LIFE 

214 Main Road 

Set in the stunning location of Moncks Bay, you only need to walk a few steps to dip your toes in the water, and you’re 

only moments’ walk from Sumner and Redcliffs Villages. In a prime position next to the sea this gorgeous character 

home boasts its original central staircase, leading to the four double bedrooms and family bathroom on the top level. 

Downstairs is an entertainer’s paradise, with French doors leading to a sun-drenched deck and patio, sheltered from the 

easterly wind. The kitchen enjoys a superb view across the water and there are two living areas. The established garden 

is a safe haven for children to play and adults to relax. Within easy walking distance to schools, transport, Redcliffs 

shops and cafes, this is a home with charisma. 

An unmissable waterfront opportunity. Beautiful Moncks Bay. Create magical family memories. 

Check out the video - www.bayleys.co.nz/554021 

Redcliffs 

Auction 

12pm, Sat 18 Mar 2017 (unless sold prior) 

On Site 

View Thurs 2-2.30pm / Sun 3.30-4.15pm 


Bonnie Brown 

M 021 343 407 

B 03 595 2844 

bonnie.brown@bayleys.co.nz 



554021 

www.bayleys.co.nz 

All companies within this composite are Members of Bayleys Realty Group



.kiwi 

BAY HARBOUR 

PAGE 27 

A JEWEL IN THE CROWN 

109C Moncks Spur Road 

Capturing expansive views that glide across sparkling Moncks Bay towards Pegasus Bay and beyond to the Kaikoura 

Ranges, this brand new home’s premiere position enjoys a vista that´s simply Paradise. This shining star has the 

ambience of a luxury resort with a focus on contemporary style, design and comfort. With its natural outlook that 

provides an ever-changing canvas, this substantial 247m² home features four double bedrooms, study and three 

bathrooms, with a clever design that provides shelter from the easterly winds. Entertaining and leisure activities are 

king of this castle, with a versatile open plan living and dining layout, next to the fabulous kitchen that will satisfy the 

home gourmet, while also enjoying the incredible natural landscape. Luxurious and bespoke fittings and fixtures are 

unified in a soft natural palette throughout this home and there´s an undeniable feeling of quality. This layout is ideal 

for families or executives. Indulge in the seaside lifestyle in a future proof home whose enjoyment is simply magical. 

Redcliffs 

Auction 

1pm, Sun 19 Mar 2017 (unless sold prior) 

On Site 

View Thurs 1-1.30pm / Sun 2-2.30pm 


Bonnie Brown 

M 021 343 407 

B 03 595 2844 

bonnie.brown@bayleys.co.nz 



NEW LISTING 

CLEARLY SIGNALS YOU HAVE GONE UP IN THE WORLD... 

8 Signal Hill Road 

Originally constructed in 2004 with a brick veneer recent EQ repairs and refurbishments included a new BRANZ 

approved StoPlaster cladding system ensuring this well designed home has a fresh contemporary aesthetic. The 

elevated position at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac affords unobstructed ocean views across Pegasus Bay and South 

Shore Spit to the city yet encompassing the Kaikoura Ranges. Expansive living areas on the upper level allow seamless 

flow to the wide balconies, the multiple bi-fold doors and windows framing those ever-changing views. The kitchen, with 

SMEG appliances is open-plan to the informal living and dining area plus there is a guest wc on this level. Downstairs 

the main suite has its own en-suite and WIR. Three further double bedrooms supported by the fully appointed family 

bathroom, with spa bath. Large double garaging provides plenty of storage options. Vacant, early possession available. 

Mt Pleasant 

Deadline Sale 

1pm, Thurs 23 Mar 2017 (unless sold prior) 

View Sat 1-1.30pm or anytime by appointment 


Rosemarie de Jong 

M 027 240 8005 

B 03 375 4700 

rosemarie.dejong@bayleys.co.nz amy.spurgeon@bayleys.co.nz 



Amy Spurgeon 

M 021 682 263 

B 03 375 4700 



554176 

All companies within this composite are Members of Bayleys Realty Group 

www.bayleys.co.nz



Email noah.graham@starmedia.kiwi 

by 5pm each Wednesday 

Create ‘n’ Connect Art and 

Crafts 

Tomorrow, 9.30am-noon 

The Create ‘n’ Connect Art 

and Craft group welcomes you 

to come and enjoy creativity, 

company and inspiration. Bring 

your own project or we can help 

you with something new. Call 

Beth on 022 678 1252 for more 

information. 

St Andrew’s Anglican Church, 

148 Main Rd, Redcliffs 

Learn To Sail 

Sunday, 9am-noon. 

This course will cater for 

children aged eight to 13 

with very little or no sailing 

experience. To register 

and for more details, email 

programmes@navalpoint.co.nz 

or register via the Naval Point 

Club website. Fees apply. 

Naval Point Club Lyttelton, 16 

Marina Accessway, Magazine Bay 

Drayton Reserve Working 

Bee 

Sunday, 2pm 

Meet up if you would like to 

weed, mulch and water seedlings 

from last year at the Drayton 

Reserve. For further information, 

call Dave Bryce on 021 363 498. 

Avery Pl, Drayton Reserve 

Redcliffs School Mainly 

Music 

Friday, 9.30-11.15am 

Looking for a fun activity to do 

with your baby or pre-schooler? 

Do you want to get to know other 

families in the Sumner-Redcliffs- 

Mt Pleasant area? Mainly Music 

is a fun, educational half-hour 

music and movement session 

with morning tea and social/ 

play time. The first session will 

be free, then $4 per family casual 

rate or $30 for a 10-session card. 

For more information, phone 

Hazel on 384 1965/021 077 1264. 

St Andrew’s Church, 148 Main 

Rd, Redcliffs 

Diamond Harbour Twilight 

Fair 

March 17, 4.30-8.30pm 

Come along and enjoy some 

fun for all the family. Challenge 

yourself with our fun games and 

peruse the community stalls 

selling a variety of items. Join 

in the sealed bid auction to bag 

yourself one of the amazing 

packages on offer. Catch the ferry 

from Lyttelton and make use 

of the shuttle bus to and from 

the school for just a gold coin 

donation. 

Diamond Harbour School, 13 

Hunters Rd, Diamond Harbour 

SEAWEEK: Join in the Lyttelton Harbour Community Clean Up on Sunday, 

10am-noon. Help us clean up our shoreline. Assemble outside the Naval 

Point Club. Gloves and rubbish bags will be provided. Bring a sun hat and 

water to keep yourself hydrated. For more information, call Juliet Neil on 021 

032 7014. 

Markets: 

Mt Pleasant Art and Craft 

Market: Head along to the 

first market of the season on 

Saturday, 9.30am-12.30pm. 

Atrium of the Mt Pleasant 

Centre, 3 McCormacks Bay Rd. 

Mt Pleasant Farmers’ 

Market: Every Saturday, 

9.30am-2.30pm, 3 McCormacks 

Bay Rd. 

Lyttelton Farmers’ Market: 

Every Saturday, 10am-1pm, 

London St. 

Sumner Sunday Market: 

Every Sunday, 11am-3pm, 

Wakefield Ave. 

Akaroa Farmers’ 

Market: Every Saturday, 

9.30am-1pm, Madeira Car 

Park. 

watch local | support local | shop local 

Join our host 

marissa stephen on 

sKy ChaNNeL 83 

Thursday 7.30pm 

repeaTs friday 

1.30am & 7.30am 

SMALL CHANGE 

MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE 

Twice a year we clear the Community Fund collection boxes at 

Christchurch Airport and share the money across the community. 

Kiwi dollars, international currency, small change from your cup 

of coffee, plus a top-up donation from us, all add up for local 

charities and community projects. 

ACCESS TV FOR NZ 

SKY CHANNEL 083 

180 Degrees Trust uses outdoor adventures to inspire 

and teach life skills to vulnerable Canterbury youth, to 

develop self-awareness, confidence and decision making 

skills and so initiate a turnaround in young people’s lives. 

Christchurch Airport proudly supports the 180 Degrees 

Trust through the Community Fund. 

WWW.STAR.KIWI 

for enquiries, contact Geoff moreton: 021 1066 177 

Charities and community groups 

can apply for funds at 

christchurchairport.co.nz/communityfund


REAL ESTATE 

A private Sumner seaside escape 

4 Aranoni Track, Sumner 

Auction 23 Mar 2017, Unless Sold Prior 

4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 2 toilets | 1 living room | 1 dining room | 1 car-garage | Listing #FM5108 

Hit the decks and feel the summer 

heat from this modern board and batten 

home nestled in a unique location on the 

lower slopes of Clifton Hill. Relaxing and 

entertaining are a focal point along with 

stunning intimate views over Sumner Beach 

and the Norfolk Pines from this lofty private 

tree top position. 

Invite your friends over and gather 

around the large kitchen with breakfast bar 

and spend many hours outside entertaining 

on the two enormous decks soaking up 

the stunning sea views which stretch from 

Scarborough Heads over Sumner township. 

Light generous open plan living with 3 

sets of sliding doors opening onto the decks 

in summer and radiating warmth from the 

timber floors and logburner in the cooler 

months. All 4 bedrooms are roomy, the 

master has a walk-in-robe and ensuite. 

This beautiful home is fresh and bright 

and ready to move in straight away with 

earthquake repairs completed and lots of 

creative touches throughout. 


Surrounded by established trees and the 

sound of birds you’ll never want to leave 

unless of course you wish to pop down to 

the beach for a swim or surf or head into 

the Village for a coffee. Access is walk on 

via Aranoni Track or by a gondola ride from 

Nayland Street which stops right by the front 

door. A lock up stone garage is provided 

under a CCC lease. Situated right by the 

surf club and the Esplanade in the heart of 

Sumner Village away from the crowds yet 

right by amenities. 

Live on the hill with access to the flat and 

experience a lifestyle like no other. Photos 

do not do justice so come and inspect this 

exclusive property for yourself! 

Open Home Dates: Saturday and Sunday 

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m until auction day. 

See you at one of the Open Days, or for a 

private viewing or for more information 

contact Alison Carter of Harcourts 

Grenadier Ferrymead (Licensed Agent 

REAA 2008) on 384 7950 or mobile 0274 

318 960. 

.kiwi 

BAY HARBOUR 

PAGE 29 

Visit www.star.kiwi 

anytime, anywhere! 

Breaking news, 

delivered to 

your pocket. 

Fire rages, homes at risk 

•news •CTV •sport •districts •schools •lifestyle •opinion •what’s on 

www.star.kiwi



Bridalshow 

save the date 

Sun 27th Aug 

10am to 3pm 

air Force Museum 

45 Harvard Ave 

Wigram, Chch 

Tickets: $20.00 

A Star Media Event



.kiwi 

BAY HARBOUR 

PAGE 31 

Computers 

ALL 

YOUR 

COMPUTER 

WORRIES SOLVED! 

*$30.00 off your first 

service with this coupon!* 

No problem too big or 

small from home PC’s to 

business networks. PC 

slow? An end to Viruses, 

Spyware, and Clogged 

Systems. Safe secure 

hassle-free computing. 

Lost files recovered. 

Microsoft Certified, 

MCSE, MCP+l. 30 years 

experience. Call Andrew 

Buxton this week on 326- 

6740 or 027 435-7596 

for $30.00 off* Custom 

Computers Christchurch 

Funeral Directors 

TANGIHANGA 

TAPATAHI 

(Integrity Funerals) 

Funerals from 

$1,600 plus gst 

24 hour service 

0508 386 372 

Vehicles Wanted 

CARS Wanted. Fair 

prices paid, quick and 

easy process, money paid 

directly into your bank 

account, friendly local 

service, ph Tim Koller 390 

1717 valuemycar.co.nz 

Wanted To Buy 

A+ Household effects, 

fridges, freezers, washing 

machines, ovens. Good 

cash paid. Ph Paul 022 

0891 671 

ADD SOME 

COLOUR 

TO YOUR ADVERT! 

COAL & FIREWOOD 

Clean Dry Firewood 

Marcrocarpa, Bluegum, 

Oregon & Old Man Pine 

Free delivery for 6cm 

truckload or 3cm 

by arrangement 

COAL & FIREWOOD 

suppLIEs yARD 

stAtE HIgHWAy 75, KAItunA 

Lynda or Ron Aldersely 

Phone 329 6233 

Mon- Sat 8am - 12 noon 

Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100 

Gardening 

& Supplies 

Landscape 

and Garden 

Services 

If you need help 

getting your garden 

back in order after 

repairs, need any 

type of landscape 

construction work or 

garden restoration. 

Ph 021 272 0303 

A GARDEN OR 

LANDSCAPING TIDY 

UP? Shrub, hedge & 

tree pruning, Lawns, 

Gardening, consistently 

reliable general property 

upkeep, Dip. Hort. 10 

yrs experience, One off 

tidy ups or on-going 

service. Nick’s Property 

Maintenance. Keeping 

your garden beautiful. 

Free Quote. Ph. 942-4440 

GARDENER - Need 

your home or commercial 

garden tidied up or 

renovated or require long 

term assistance. Phone 

Ruth 326-6663 or 021 

272-0303 

Holiday 

Accommodation 

QUEENSLAND SUN- 

SHINE COAST AUSTRA- 

LIA Resort, Ocean Views, 

Balconies, Self Contained, 

1 or 2 B/R Ensuite, 

Heated Pool, Spa, Sauna, 

Free Internet, Shops, 

Restaurants, Tennis, Surf 

Club & Patrolled Beach, 

Public Transport at door. 

Ask for our SEASONAL 

SPECIALS. Phone 61 7 

544-35011 Email: reception@mandolin.com.au 

www.mandolin.com.au 

SUMNER Holiday 

Accom 027 600 6076 

www.kotaresumner.nz 

ADVERTISE YOUR 

BUSINESS HERE 

Trades & Services 

DINING 

Open Now 

Fully Licensed Restaurant and Bar. 

1 Wakefield Avenue Sumner, Christchurch 

Bookings are welcome | Ph: 326 7917 

LANDSCAPING/ 

STONE WORK 

All forms of landscaping, 

fences, decking & paving. 

Phone Mike 

Stoneage Landscapes 

021 1499 733 

ROOF 

PAINTING 

Rope & harness 

a speciality, 

no scaffolding 

required, 

30 years of 

breathtaking 

experience. 

FREE QUOTES 

Exterior staining, 

exterior painting, 

moss and mould 

treatment and 

waterblasting 

Phone Kevin 

027 561 4629 

Phone for further details 

(03) 379 1100 

Your local professional 

FOR ALL YOUR 

PLUMBING 

NEEDS 

• Bathroom repairs 

• Renovations 

• Leaks 

• Tap Repairs 

• Gas and Drainage 

Carol and Chris 

Phone 376 5322 or email 

chcheast@laserplumbing.co.nz 

BRICKLAYER 

George Lockyer. Over 

30 years bricklaying 

experience. UK trained. 

Licensed Building 

Practitioner number 

BP105608. Insurance 

work. EQC repairs. 

Heritage brickwork a 

speciality. No job too 

small. Governors Bay. 

Home 329-9344, Cell 

027 684-4046, email 

georgelockyer@xtra.co.nz 

CARPET & VInYL 

Laying. Repairs, uplifting, 

relaying, restretching. 

Email jflattery@xtra. 

co.nz, ph 0800 003 181 or 

027 2407416 

COnCRETE 

Decorative Concrete 

Placing, Canterbury 

owned & operated 

for over 10 years, 

competitive rates, full 

excavation, coloured, 

exposed, stamped, call 

Paul 027 322 6119 

DRAInLYER 

Reg, all types, 20 yrs hill 

work exp, ph 028 408- 

0121 

ELECTRICIAn 

JMP Electrical. 

Experienced & registered. 

Expert in all home 

electrical repairs & 

maintenance. Call James 

027 4401715 

ELECTRICIAn 

Any jobs, small or large. 

Lighting & power point 

repairs, switch boards, 

rewires, new builds, 

heatpumps, alarms, tv & 

phone lines. Ph Justin 027 

565 1196 

FURnITURE REMOVALS 

Large Trucks $95 + 

GST per hour 7 day NZ 

wide, packing & moving, 

Professional Company, 

Professional Service. 

Canterbury Relocations 

Ltd. ph 0800 359 9313 

PAInTER/PLASTERER 

Experienced tradesman, 

quality work, free quotes, 

ph Simon 027 389-1351 or 

03 328-7280 

RE-ROOFING 

QUALITY ROOFING AT THE 

BEST PRICE AROUND 

Protect your home with a new Colorsteel roof. 

Call for a friendly, FREE assessment and quote. 

• Roofing 

• Spouting and Downpipe 

• Safety rails 

• Licensed Building 

Practitioner 

Ph: 347 9045 or 021 165 1682 

Email: Robinsonroofing99@gmail.com 

PAInTInG 

& PLASTERING Free 

quotes. Int/ext & roof 

painting Family run 

business, work guaranteed. 

Pensioner discounts. Ph 

Kerin or Paul 022 191 

7877 or 379-1281. Website 

www.swedekiwipainting. 

co.nz 

PAInTER 

Top quality work, interior/ 

exterior, pensioners 

discount, free quotes, 30 

years experience, I stand 

by Canterbury, ph Wayne 

your friendly painter 03 

385-4348 or 027 274-3541 

PLASTERERInG 

INTERIOR, no job too 

big or too small, specialise 

in repair work & new 

houses, free quotes given, 

over 20 yrs plasterering 

experience, ph 027 221- 

4066 or 384-2574 

ROOFInG 

Qualified & Licenced 

Practitioner. Re-Roof & 

Repairs, all types. Member 

New Zealand Roofing 

Association. Over 35 years 

experience. Phone John 

027 432-3822 or 351-9147 

email johnmill@ihug. 

co.nz 

TILER 

For all your tiling 

needs, new, existing & 

replacement of tiles, free 

quotes, ph Jared 021 023 

58414 

TREES 

BIG OR SMALL, tree 

removal, trimming, stump 

grinding, shelterbelt clean 

up, section clearing, 

rubbish removals, 

excavation work, ph Trees 

Big or Small, for a free 

quote, 021 061 4783 

VHS VIDEO TAPES 

& all camera tapes 

converted to DVD, video 

taping special occasions, 

www.grahamsvideo.co.nz 

ph 03 338-1655 

WInDOW CLEAnInG 

“Your Windows are the 

eyes of your Home”, for 

a free no obligation quote, 

call Greg Brown, Crystal 

Clear Window Cleaning 

ph 384-2661 or 027 616- 

0331 Local Resident 

Trades & Services 

DINING 

Open Now 

Fully Licensed Restaurant and Bar. 

1 Wakefield Avenue Sumner, Christchurch 

Bookings are welcome | Ph: 326 7917 

Tuition 

Horticulture Course 

FREE 

National Certificate 

in Horticulture, 

Level 3 NZQA approved. 

Part Time distance Learning 

(workshops & Tutorials provided) zero fees. 

Contact Ryan Young 

(Training facilitator) 

021 222 9678 

ryan@florascapes.co.nz 

www.florascapes.co.nz 

Vehicles Wanted 

CARS Wanted. Fair 

prices paid, quick and 

easy process, money paid 

directly into your bank 

account, friendly local 

service, ph Tim Koller 390 

1717 valuemycar.co.nz 

Wanted To Buy 

A+ Household effects, 

fridges, freezers, washing 

machines, ovens. Good 

cash paid. Ph Paul 022 

0891 671



Chicken Pomodoro 

SuperValue.co.nz/Recipes 

Fresh Tegel NZ Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets 

An easy to prepare everyday gourmet meal. 

New Season Perlas 1.5kg 

$ 

10 99 

kg 

$ 

5 99 

box 

Coke/Sprite/ 

Fanta/Lift/L&P 

1.5L 

Nectarines 

$ 

2 49 

each 

$ 

4 99 

kg 

Fresh NZ Premium 

Beef Mince 

Just Juice/Citrus 

Tree Fruit Juice 

2.4/2.8L 

Fresh’n Fruity Yoghurt 6 Pack 

$ 

12 99 

kg 

Speight’s/Summit 

24 x 330ml Bottles 

Please drink 

responsibly 

$ 

3 99 

each 

Villa Maria 

Private Bin 

750ml 

(Excludes Pinot Noir/Syrah) 

$ 

3 79 

pack 

Arnott’s Tim Tam 165-200g 

$ 

32 99 

pack 

SuperValueNZ 

SuperValue.co.nz 

$ 

11 99 

each 

$ 

2 49 

each 

SuperValue Lyttelton: 17 London Street, Lyttelton. Phone 328 7368. Open 7am-9pm, 7 days. 

SuperValue Sumner: 3 Village Mall, Sumner. Phone 326 5688. Open 7am-9pm, 7 days. 

Specials available from Wednesday, 8th March until Sunday, 12th March 2017 or while stocks last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All limits specified apply per customer per day. 

Trade not supplied. Prepared meals are serving suggestions only. Props not included. Certain products may not be available in all stores. Proprietary brands not for resale. 

Customer Support Freephone 0800 40 40 40. 

svbhn0803

ARE YOU UP FOR IT? 

March 19 

Under 10’s free 

Enter now at Pak’NSave | New World 

The Athlete’s Foot | YMCA 

or online at city2surf.co.nz 

A Star Media Event

ENTRY 

ENTRY 

You choose your distance: 14km, 9am start or 6km, 10am start 

76 

OPAWA 

74 

Colombo Street 

SPREYDON 

76 

74A 

Ferry Road 

Wilsons Road 

H 2 0 

6KM START 

Hansens 

Park 

H 2 0 

Grange Street 

Barrington Street 

14KM START 

FERRYMEAD 

Centennial 

Park 

CASHMERE 

Port Hills Road 

76 

FINISH 

Ferrymead 

Playing 

Fields 

H 2 0 

H 2 0 

Water 

Toilets 

74 

Pioneer Stadium 

Hawford Rd 

ENTRY 

CENTENNIAL 

PARK 

Lyttelton Street 

14km 

Site Map 

First Aid 

Free Sunscreen 

6km 

Site 

Map 

P 

P 

ENTRY 

Butler Stt 

HANSEN 

PARk 

YMCA 

Warm Up 

STAGE 

Aynsley Tce 

6km 

runners 

Grange St 

STAGE 

YMCA 

Warm Up 

P 

Participants 

assemble here 

WALKERS 

JOGGERS 

RUNNERS 

Rose Street 

START 

Cashmere View 

STAGE 

Toilets 

Clothing Drop Off 

Late Registrations 

7am-9am 

8am-9am YMCA warm 

up & entertainment 

Start Line, 9am start 

P 

Participants 

assemble here 

WALkERS 

JOGGERS 

RUNNERS 

START 

14km runners 

Heathcote River 

STAGE 

First Aid 

Free Sunscreen 

Toilets 

Clothing Drop Off 

8.30-10am 

Late Registrations 

8.30am-10am 

9am-10am YMCA Warm 

Up & Entertainment 

Start Line. 10am start 

6km Runners 

14km Runners

Need to know 

Online Order 

• Selected collect? Bring your e-ticket confirmation 

to Smiths City Colombo street on Friday 17 

March between 11-5pm Or Saturday 18 March 

between 9-5pm. 

Selected courier? You will receive your entry 

shortly. Cut off day for courier is March 10. 

• The 14km starts at 9am at Centennial Park, 

Pioneer Stadium. The Sport Canterbury 6km starts 

10am at Hansens Park, Opawa. 

• Warm up with our Christchurch YMCA fitness team, 

and enjoy pre event entertainment. 

• At the finish line grab your free Pump Water or 

Powerade, Froozeballs, and fruit thanks to Food 

Together. 

• Enjoy free children’s entertainment and our live band. 

• Look out for the Singapore Airlines Crew taking 

your celebratory photo. 

• Prize giving starts at mid-day. 

Transport 

Before the Event 

• Buses will be running from McCormacks Bay to 

both start locations. The first 14km bus will leave 

at 7.15am, and the last at 8.15am. The first Sport 

Canterbury 6km bus will depart at 8.30am, and 

the last at 9.15am. 

The Sport Canterbury bus drop off point is 800m 

from Hansens Park. 

After the Event 

• Buses will operate from the finish line back to 

the start lines between 10am – 2pm. 

• A free shuttle will operate from Ferrymead 

Playing Fields (finish area) back to McCormacks 

Bay if you parked there. 

• Need to buy a bus ticket on the day? 

There will be limited sales – we recommend you 

plan ahead and book online: City2surf.co.nz. 

Please show the driver your pre-purchased ticket 

(printed, smartphone or red wristband). Drivers 

will not accept cash. 

Look the part 

Available in 3 different colours 

T-Shirt $35 Singlet $30 

Children’s T-shirt $30 

Front 

Christchurch 2017 

Moving with you for 43 years 

Available online now or at The Athlete’s Foot 

Riccarton and Northlands. 

Back 

Westfield & Northlands 

Proud to support 

Child 

Prize 

Corporate 

Prize 

School 

Prize 

Family 

Prize 

Spot 

Prizes 

Sunday 

19th 

March 

30

March 19 $25 

Enter now at Pak’NSave | New World | The Athlete’s Foot | YMCA or online at city2surf.co.nz 

March 19 

Be in to win return flights for two to any 

Singapore Airlines destination in the UK 

or Europe, thanks to Singapore Airlines 

Prize announced at mid-day Sunday 19 March. 

1 

You must be wearing your City2Surf 

registration sticker to SINGAPORE be eligible AIRLINES 

BRAND GUIDELINES 

SUMMARY 

Proudly supported by:

Bay Harbour: March 08, 2017

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?